Matsusaki-jinja, Shinto shrine in Tako, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Matsusaki-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Tako, Chiba Prefecture, founded in 772. Its main hall (honden) dates from 1658, while the middle hall and worship hall were rebuilt in 1756. In front of the hall stands a ginkgo about 6 meters around, called "Kukai's upside-down ginkgo," said to have been planted upside down by the monk Kukai.

The shrine was originally built in 772 and has served as a place of worship for generations. Over centuries it endured fires and wars, but was rebuilt each time, remaining an important site for local religious practice.

The shrine is a place where people gather to pray for good harvests and success in arts and entertainment. During festivals, the grounds fill with singing, dancing, and drums as the local community celebrates these traditional events together.

The shrine stands in Tako, Chiba Prefecture, in the former Shimousa province's Katori district. Visitors reach the grounds on foot through the town; the main hall, middle hall and worship hall stand together, with the sacred ginkgo in front of the hall. The precinct also holds the Hokujozuka kofun, a prefecturally designated historic site.

A famous ginkgo tree near the shrine is said to have been planted by the monk Kukai, who placed it upside down in the ground and prayed for the shrine's fortune to grow endlessly. The tree stands as a symbol of hope and draws visitors who feel connected to this ancient story.