Located in the town of Yuzawa, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, Stone Gate Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of agriculture and prosperity. Its name, 'Stone Gate,' reflects its unique architectural style, which features stone walls built into the mountain side. The shrine's design is said to resemble an ancient gate, symbolizing the connection between humans and nature.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu, Ōkuninushi, Tsukiyomi, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid long lines, consider visiting early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the sun is not too strong.
文化的背景
Stone Gate Shrine is associated with the mythological figure of Amaterasu Ōmikami, who is said to have descended from heaven to earth. The shrine also hosts a festival in August to celebrate the harvest season and good fortune.
歴史
The shrine was founded in the Heian period (794-1185 CE), during the reign of Emperor Ichijō.