Located in the town of Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture, above a hot spring is the shrine dedicated to Okuninushi-no-kami, an ancestral god revered in Shintoism. The shrine's architectural style reflects the traditional Japanese design with a wooden torii gate and a main hall made from cedar wood. Its proximity to natural hot springs has led to its association with healing and purification rituals.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Okuninushi-no-kami
- 祀られている神
- Ancestral god, Minakuchi-no-kami, Okuninushi-no-kami
- 座標
- 36.2463444, 139.1221175
参拝のヒント
To make the most of your visit, consider taking a stroll along the nearby Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort, which offers stunning views and natural hot springs.
文化的背景
Okuninushi-no-kami is associated with the purification of evil spirits and is often invoked during New Year's (Oshogatsu) rituals. The shrine also hosts a annual festival (Matsuri) in September to celebrate the deity's protection over locals and their livestock.
歴史
Founded during the Edo period, this shrine was originally constructed in honor of Minakuchi-no-kami, but later came to enshrine Okuninushi-no-kami as the primary deity.