Located in the Tottori prefecture, Kinbu-dera Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami of rice and fertility. The shrine's name, 'Kinbu-dera', translates to 'Palace of the Golden Rice', reflecting its historical significance as an important center for rice cultivation and harvest festivals.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tamayu-hime
- 祀られている神
- Tamayu-hime, Oinagatsuhime
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visit Kinbu-dera Shrine during the autumnal harvest festival, where visitors can participate in traditional rice-planting ceremonies and enjoy local food and drinks
文化的背景
Kinbu-dera is closely associated with the mythology of Tamayu-hime, a Shinto goddess of fertility and agriculture. The shrine's architecture reflects its role as a center for agricultural rituals and ceremonies.
歴史
The shrine dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE), making it one of the oldest shrines in Japan.