Located in the city of Biwako, Lake Biwa's eastern shore in Shiga Prefecture, 大田神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and agriculture. The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE). Visitors can stroll through the tranquil grounds, exploring the various torii gates and sacred trees that surround the shrine.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tamayamori-no-Kami
- 祀られている神
- Tamayamori-no-Kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visitors can explore the shrine's beautiful gardens, which include a teahouse surrounded by cherry blossom trees. Be sure to try some of the local rice and sake at the on-site food stalls.
文化的背景
大田神社 is associated with the kami of rice and agriculture, and is said to be able to grant good fortune and prosperity for farmers. The shrine is also famous for its annual festival in May, which features traditional dances and music performances.
歴史
The shrine was built during the Heian period and has been rebuilt several times since then, with the current main hall dating back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE).