Located in the town of Sakurako, Ibaraki Prefecture, Otori-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Otori-no-Mikoto, a deity believed to have been an important god of the ancient Japanese state of Kai. The shrine's main hall and several outbuildings date back to the Edo period, with some structures also attributed to the Heian period. The shrine is known for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Otori-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Otori-no-Mikoto
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's garden during cherry blossom season ( late March to early April) to see the stunning sakura trees.
文化的背景
Otori-jinja Shrine is closely associated with the mythology of Otori-no-Mikoto, a god said to have been revered by the ancient Japanese state. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May to celebrate the deity's patronage.
歴史
The shrine was established in the 8th century during the Nara period.