210 Sakuradai, Noda, Chiba Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,500
Sakuragi Shrine, located a 10-minute walk from Nodashi Station in Chiba Prefecture, is known for its charming, pink-themed decor and beautiful cherry blossom imagery. The shrine, with a history dating back to the Heian period, features meticulously maintained grounds and numerous smaller shrines. Popular for its unique and artistic 'Goshuin' (seal stamps), especially during the Sakura Festival in March, visitors can obtain a numbered ticket to explore the area while waiting. Don't miss the exceptionally clean and luxurious restroom, known as Kawaya Shrine. The shrine is particularly enchanting during the cherry blossom season.