Dairokuten Sakaki Shrine

Published: 5月 27, 2026

Dairokuten Sakaki Shrine (大六天榊神社) is a small, ancient shrine in Taito Ward, Tokyo. Said to have been founded in the year 110 CE during the legendary reign of Emperor Keiko, it is one of the oldest shrines in central Tokyo — predating the city of Edo by more than a thousand years.

The shrine enshrines Omodaru no Mikoto and Ayakashi-Konedaru no Mikoto, a divine couple from the older Shinto pantheon. As a result, the shrine has long been venerated for matchmaking, marital harmony, and connection between people.

The grounds are modest and tucked into a residential pocket, giving the shrine a quiet, locally cherished atmosphere.