Otori Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo's Adachi ward, but has moved to Taiheiyō-dori near Kanda in Taihē district (Taihē is part of Taihē District and has no relation to Taihē area), and more recently relocated to its current location in Higashi-Nakazawa in Sumida. Built in 1608, it was originally a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Ōtori-no-Mikoto, a minor kami associated with rice, fishing, and navigation. The shrine's architecture is typical of Kamakura-style temples, with a main hall and several smaller shrines. Today, Otori Shrine remains an important cultural landmark in Tokyo.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ōtori-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Ōtori-no-Mikoto
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's history, visit during the annual Ōmiya Matsuri festival, which takes place in late October and features traditional dances, music, and food stalls.
文化的背景
Otori Shrine is famous for its association with the sea and fishing. According to local legend, a fisherman once saved a young Ōtori-no-Mikoto from drowning, and as a reward, he was granted the power to control the seas. The shrine also has ties to the samurai class, as it was one of the few shrines in Edo period Tokyo that accepted the worship of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
歴史
Built in 1608.