Soja Daijingu Grand Shrine
The Soja was a shrine invariably established at the location of the provincial capital. In ancient times, one of the major duties of the provincial governor was to make an annual pilgrimage to the principal shrines within the province.
The Soja shrine was established to gather the deities in one place for worship, allowing pilgrims to visit there as a substitute for touring the entire province.
Affectionately called "O-shoja-san" by locals, it draws many visitors for its festivals: the spring "Ohai-gosan," the summer "Chinowa-kuguri" (straw-ring ritual), and the autumn "Soja Festival." Its large torii gate stands tall, and the spacious grounds exude the dignified atmosphere of a provincial capital shrine.
【Goshuin stamp】 Handwritten or Pre-written
◆Donation: 300 yen / Paper-cut Goshuin (2 types): 1500 yen
◆Reception Location／Shrine Office
◆Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Area
- Tannan
- Category
- History & Culture Temples & Shrines
- Preferences
- Open before 9 AM Open after 5 PM
Information
- Telephone Number
- Soja Daijingu Grand Shrine 0778-22-1127
- Address
- 福井県越前市京町1-4-35
- Getting There
- 5-minute walk from Hapi-Line Takefu Station / 10-minute drive from Hokuriku Expressway Takefu IC
- Car Park
- Yes
- Website
