Located in the town of Hakusan, Iwana District, Kaga Region, Ishikawa Prefecture, Ao-Sukunabikona Jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine that enshrines two deities: Sukuna no Ike ( Rice Field God) and Biko-no-Mikoto. The shrine is famous for its rice fields and has been an important center of worship and agriculture in the region since ancient times.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Sukuna no Ike, Biko-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Sukuna no Ike, Biko-no-Mikoto
- 座標
- 36.4547608, 136.5058053
参拝のヒント
To fully experience the beauty of the shrine's rice fields, visit during the spring blooming season when the fields are filled with vibrant green rice plants and blossoming cherry blossoms.
文化的背景
This shrine is famous for its 'Matsubashi' Festival, held in autumn, which honors Sukuna no Ike, the Rice Field God. The festival features traditional dances, food stalls, and games, as well as a traditional ceremony to ensure a bountiful harvest.
歴史
The origins of this shrine date back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE).