A Konpira shrine located on Mount Tobioyama in Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the protection of travelers and seafarers. Like other Konpira shrines, it venerates the same deity as the famous Kotohira-gū in Kagawa Prefecture.
- 宗派
- Konpira
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ōmono-nushi-no-kami
- 祀られている神
- Ōmono-nushi-no-kami
- 座標
- 35.4982278, 139.3282904
参拝のヒント
The mountain location may require hiking, so wear appropriate footwear and check trail conditions before visiting.
文化的背景
Konpira shrines originated from the worship of the Hindu-Buddhist deity Kumbhīra, later syncretized with the Shinto deity Ōmono-nushi-no-kami and became popular among sailors and travelers seeking safe journeys.