The御手洗神社, located in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of water purification and cleansing. The shrine's name, 御手洗, translates to 'the lord's hand-washing', emphasizing its association with ritual purity. Visitors can experience the tranquil atmosphere of the shrine's garden, featuring a beautiful pond with stepping stones and cherry blossom trees.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祀られている神
- Gyuichi, Toshigami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
For a unique visitor experience, try washing your hands at the sacred hand-washing basin, using water from the shrine's well-known purification spring.
文化的背景
The shrine is associated with the mythological figure of Gyuichi, a kami believed to purify and protect visitors. During festivals, visitors can participate in rituals involving the release of lanterns on the nearby Ohori Park lake.