A quiet shrine at Samegai-juku - steep steps but serene atmosphere

3.5
旅行時期：2025/09（約7ヶ月前）

by Cyberさん（男性）

米原クチコミ：3件

醒井宿の東端、宿場町を流れる地蔵川の水が湧く『居醒の清水』があるところに鎮座する神社です。宿場町自体祝日でも静かなのですが、この神社はその東端であるため参拝に訪れる人は少なく、また空気も爽やかでとても静謐な雰囲気を醸し出しています。
拝殿まで階段を登る必要があり、またやや急であるため、昇降は充分な注意が必要であるように思います。境内は広くなく、周遊するだけであれば30分と要しません。さらに拝殿前には登り切った参拝客向けの休憩用ベンチも無いため、足腰に不安のある方は昇降を控えた方がいいかもしれません。
とは言え、清らかな水がこんこんと溢れ出る様は、まさに水を祀る神社ならでは、と感じるでしょう。醒井宿散策のスポットの一つとして訪れるといいでしょう。

This shrine is located at the eastern end of Samegai-juku, near Isame-no-Shimizu, a natural spring where the waters of the Jizogawa River originate.
While the post town itself remains quiet even on holidays, this shrine - being at the far eastern edge - receives relatively few visitors. The atmosphere is exceptionally tranquil, with fresh air that enhances its serene and almost sacred ambiance.
To reach the main hall, visitors must climb a set of stairs, which are somewhat steep, so caution is advised when going up and down. The shrine precincts are not large and can be fully explored in less than 30 minutes. Additionally, there are no benches near the main hall for resting after the climb, so those with concerns about mobility may want to reconsider ascending.
That said, the sight of pure spring water continuously welling up from the ground is truly remarkable and fitting for a shrine dedicated to water. It's well worth including as one of the stops when exploring Samegai-juku.