ShizuokaTravel

Sengen Shrine (駿河國総社静岡浅間神社)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: View the restored Higashi-gomon Gate and Tatsu Turret, and take a commemorative photo in front of the bronze statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About 75 min to the next stop

Next stop: Trace the history of Ieyasu and Shizuoka through exhibitions and archaeological remains beneath your feet

About this spot

Affectionately known locally as 'Osengenssan,' this is a collective term for shrines centered around Kamibu Shrine, Sengen Shrine, and Oitoshi-gososhino Shrine. The shrine buildings decorated with lacquer and polychrome carvings are truly impressive, with many designated as nationally important cultural properties. This is a shrine with deep ties to Ieyasu, where Takechiyo—the young Tokugawa Ieyasu who spent his childhood in Sunpu—is said to have come of age. The spacious grounds allow for a delightful time circulating through several buildings while comparing their carvings.

Tips

Admission is free. It's about a 15-minute walk from Sunpu Castle Park with flat terrain. The grounds have some gravel and stone steps, so choose an easy route for pushing a stroller. Checking proper prayer etiquette with your child beforehand makes the experience more enjoyable.