Love and Beauty Shrine, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Storm God. Located in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, this shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture. The shrine's main hall features a striking black lacquer finish, while its inner garden is a serene oasis with tranquil ponds and walking paths.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susanoo
- 祀られている神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-ō-mi-kami
- 座標
- 36.0055037, 136.2177176
参拝のヒント
Bring a small gift of sake or fruit to offer to the kami at the shrine's entrance.
文化的背景
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is revered as the Storm God and god of fertility, agriculture, and navigation. The shrine celebrates the annual Tanabata festival in mid-August, which honors the legend of two star-crossed lovers separated by the Milky Way River.
歴史
Founded in the Edo period (1603-1867) as a branch of the Kanazawa Hongan-ji temple, Love and Beauty Shrine gained prominence during the Meiji period (1868-1912).