Atsumi no Kane-jinja, commonly known as Hiyagawa Shrine, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of the Hiyagawa River in Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture. The primary enshrined deity is Tsukuyomi, the god of the moon.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tsukuyomi
- 祀られている神
- Tsukuyomi
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the light illuminates the gardens and architecture.
文化的背景
Tsukuyomi is also associated with fertility and agriculture. During the autumnal equinox festival (, Tsukimatsuri), visitors can pray for a good harvest and blessings from the god of the moon.
歴史
The shrine was founded during the Nara period (, Heian-kyo 794-1185).