Mandagawa Shrine, located in Nagano Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the legendary swordsmith Murayama Shigenaga and his wife Oe-no-Tsuruhime. According to legend, Murayama Shigenaga forged the famous sword 'Tsukaharu' for Oe-no-Tsuruhime's husband, Prince Tamehito, during the 12th century Heian period. The shrine is notable for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Murayama Shigenaga, Oe-no-Tsuruhime
- 祀られている神
- Murayama Shigenaga, Oe-no-Tsuruhime
- 座標
- 36.6685471, 138.2116632
参拝のヒント
Visit Mandagawa Shrine during cherry blossom season to experience the stunning beauty of the surrounding gardens.
文化的背景
Mandagawa Shrine is associated with the mythological figure of Murayama Shigenaga, a legendary swordsmith and warrior. The shrine also hosts the annual 'Mandagawa Sword Festival' in June, which celebrates the forgeing of the famous sword Tsukaharu.
歴史
The shrine was founded in the 13th century Edo period.