Shrine · Chiba City
Chiba Shrine 千葉神社
Head shrine of Myoken worship in central Chiba City, visited for 'happo-yoke' protection from bad luck in every direction.
Hours6:00-18:00
PriceFree
Getting thereJR Chiba Station, 10 min walk; Chiba Monorail Sakaecho Station 5 min
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeNew Year; August festival
Address1-16-1 Innai, Chuo-ku, Chiba, Chiba
Websitechibajinja.com
About
Chiba Shrine began in 1000 as a temple of the Chiba clan's guardian deity of the North Star and became a shrine in 1869. Visitors come from across Kanto for prayers to ward off misfortune from all directions. The week-long Myoken festival from August 16 is its main event.
Highlights
- Main hall of the Chiba clan guardian deity
- Myoken Taisai festival (August 16-22)
- Happo-yoke directional protection prayers
- Myoken spring and sub-shrines
Tips
- Gates open 6:00-18:00; no entry at night
- 10 min walk from JR Chiba Station
- Prayer reception 9:00-15:30
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