Longer Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Sasashima, located on a peninsula jutting into the Pacific Ocean. Dedicated to Yamatonomiokami, the god of rice and fertility, it was originally constructed during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) as a smaller shrine and later renovated.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Yamatonomiokami
- 祀られている神
- Yamatonomiokami, Hachiman
- 座標
- 36.2762054, 139.5076413
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's ocean views, visit at sunrise or sunset to avoid crowds and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
文化的背景
In addition to its association with rice and fertility, Longer Shrine is also known for its connection to the myth of Tamahime, an imperial princess who sailed from Japan to Korea and eventually became a goddess.
歴史
The shrine's origins date back to the 9th century when it was known as Tamahime-yama no Yamato-no-Momozono no Michi, or 'the Way of Momozono Yamato-no-Mon', named after an imperial princess