Admission
Free
At a Glance
The shrine was named 'Sakae no Yashiro' in 1873 to honor Hideyasu Matsudaira, who founded the Fukui domain and changed his family name to separate from Tokugawa Ieyasu's main line.
Over 250,000 origami cranes (senbazuru) decorate the shrine's entrance in rainbow waves, creating a striking contrast to the serene spiritual atmosphere inside.
This shrine offers 1 different goshuin designs
Regular
¥500
Free
Facilities
Arrive between 9 AM and 4:30 PM on weekdays if you want to participate in a blessing ceremony (御祈祷), as the shrine accepts walk-in prayers during these hours with no reservation needed and a typical 30-minute duration.
If you plan to collect a goshuin (shrine stamp), bring a dedicated goshuin book or blank notebook, as the shrine office offers this service while you wait.
Visit during the Tanabata Festival (early July) or Obon season (mid-August) to see limited-edition goshuin stamps and participate in seasonal traditions like hanging wish tags on the grounds.
The shrine sits directly adjacent to Fukui Castle ruins on the west side of Chuo Park, so plan a combined visit to explore both sites in one outing.
The 250,000 origami cranes at the entrance create an intensely colorful display best photographed in natural morning light before crowds arrive.
When making a wish or prayer at the shrine, take a moment to observe how other visitors interact with the sacred spaces before approaching the main hall.
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Fascinating facts about this place
The shrine was named 'Sakae no Yashiro' in 1873 to honor Hideyasu Matsudaira, who founded the Fukui domain and changed his family name to separate from Tokugawa Ieyasu's main line.
Over 250,000 origami cranes (senbazuru) decorate the shrine's entrance in rainbow waves, creating a striking contrast to the serene spiritual atmosphere inside.
Founded in 1628 inside Fukui Castle to enshrine Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shrine sits adjacent to the castle ruins in the heart of modern Fukui City, just a 7-minute walk from the station.
The shrine was rebuilt in 1949 using materials from Kyoto's Mitsui Family Ancestral Shrine after being destroyed by WWII air raids and the 1948 Fukui earthquake.
Fukui, Fukui Prefecture
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If you want to join a blessing ceremony, go on a weekday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins are accepted, and the ceremony usually takes about 30 minutes. If you plan to get a goshuin stamp, bring a dedicated goshuin book or a blank notebook, since the shrine office can do it while you wait.
The shrine sits next to the Fukui Castle ruins on the west side of Chuo Park, so it works well as part of the same outing. The entrance is especially striking for its mass of origami cranes, which look best in morning light before the area gets busy. In July and around Obon, you may also find seasonal goshuin and wish-tag traditions.
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Sakae no Yashiro Shrine 佐佳枝廼社
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