Located in the city of Nagahama, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most famous Shinto shrines, dedicated to the god of wind, Inari Okami. The shrine is renowned for its striking vermilion torii gate, a symbol of Japanese culture, as well as its unique 'eight humps' stone lanterns. Visitors can walk through these eight humps to pray for good luck and prosperity.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Inari, Okami
- 座標
- 35.1192502, 136.2124333
参拝のヒント
To pray at the shrine without getting lost among the crowds, try praying at the eastern side of the main torii gate, where a special path leads directly to Inari Okami.
文化的背景
In Japanese culture, eight is considered an auspicious number, representing abundance and good fortune. The shrine's unique stone lanterns are also said to have been built according to a unique Shinto tradition, using the sacred number 'eight' to ward off evil spirits.
歴史
Founded in 654 AD during the Asuka period, Eight Horses Temple Shrine is said to have been built by Emperor Kōtoku, making it one of Japan's oldest shrines.