Tatsuta Taisha

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History & Origins

The founding of Tatsuta Taisha is said to have begun in the reign of Emperor Sujin, when an oracle in the emperor's dream instructed that the wind deity be enshrined at Tatsuta. Thereafter the imperial court held it in particular regard as 'Tatsuta no Kazekami and Hirose no Oimi no Kami,' and it has a history of hosting national rituals for praying for rain and calming the wind.

Highlights

The 'Kazeshizume no Taisai' (Wind-Calming Grand Festival), held every year on the first Sunday of July, is the shrine's signature festival, a traditional ritual praying to the wind deity for abundant harvests and good health. The grounds are lush, and in autumn the leaves turn beautifully. Though small, the grounds convey the weight of history and are a calm, easy place to worship.

Visitor Guide

It is about a 15-minute walk from Sango Station on the JR Yamatoji Line. The grounds are open to worshippers freely, and goshuin (temple and shrine stamps) are available at the shrine office. There is a parking lot in the grounds, so access by car is also possible.

Best Season

July, when the Kazeshizume no Taisai is held, and November, when the autumn leaves are beautiful, are especially recommended. The grounds are also lively around the autumn grand festival (the third Saturday and Sunday of October).

Blessings

Annual Events

• April

  Taki-sai (Waterfall Festival)

  A spring festival held on April 3. Rites are performed in prayer for a rich harvest and good health.

• July

  Kazeshizume Taisai (Wind-Calming Grand Festival)

  The largest festival of Tatsuta Taisha, held on the first Sunday of July. Prayers are offered to the god of wind for a rich harvest of crops and protection from wind and flood damage.

• October

  Shuki Taisai (Autumn Grand Festival)

  An autumn grand festival held on the third Saturday and Sunday of October. Rites are performed in thanks for the autumn harvest.

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