Ube Shrine
宇倍神社
- Address
- 鳥取県鳥取市国府町宮下651
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History
Ube Shrine attributes its foundation in 648 to its traditional history. It enshrines Takenouchi no Sukune; the official account separately dates the present buildings to 1898 and describes their depiction on Japanese banknotes.
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Explore the grounds
An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.
Landmarks on this map
Main Sanctuary
The shrine’s inner sanctuary was rebuilt in 1898 with a cypress-bark roof.
Worship Hall
The worship hall stands on the same axis as the offering hall and inner sanctuary.
Kō Shrine
Subsidiary shrine to the left of the main sanctuary, bringing together several local shrines.
Shrine Office
The shrine office handles daily administration and also serves as a ceremonial preparation space.
Chōkokan Storehouse
A storehouse for the shrine’s procession equipment and other festival objects.
Assembly Hall
A meeting and training hall also used for prayer reception and amulet distribution.
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Visiting information
Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.
Opening hours
The amulet and inscription office responds 09:00–17:00; prayer reception ends 16:00. These are service hours, rather than a general grounds closure.