Water Shrine of the Japanese countryside, located on the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Okuninushi no Kami, a kami associated with water and agriculture.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Okuninushi
- 祀られている神
- Okuninushi, no, Kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Take a stroll along the lake's edge before visiting the shrine, as it is believed that the water has healing properties and can bring good fortune.
文化的背景
According to myth, Okuninushi no Kami was instrumental in the creation of the Japanese rice paddies. Visitors may notice wooden tablets with prayers written on them, which are left by locals wishing for good harvests.
歴史
The shrine was founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) and has since been rebuilt several times due to natural disasters and fires.