Kuronama Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka Prefecture. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period, with a wooden torii gate and tiled roof. The shrine is renowned for its scenic beauty, situated as it is within Kuronama Park.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ame-no-Okami
- 祀られている神
- Ame-no-Okami, Tenchu, Bishamonten
- 座標
- 33.7677165, 130.6752328
参拝のヒント
Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds and take advantage of the serene atmosphere. Be sure to bring a small gift of sake or fruit to leave at the shrine.
文化的背景
Kuronama Shrine is associated with the mythological figure of Ame-no-Okami, the Shinto sun goddess, who is believed to have created the shrine and its surrounding landscape. The shrine hosts an annual festival in August, where participants carry a large wooden beam through the streets.
歴史
Established during the Kamakura period,