Highly revered in the Mimasaka region, High Shrine (Takashi no Hie) is dedicated to the protection of the city and its people from fire and illness. Located near a former rice paddy field, the shrine's architecture reflects its humble origins. The current main hall, built in 1635, features a unique thatched roof design characteristic of Mimasaka-style temples.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Sōji
- 祀られている神
- Sōji
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's adjacent Mimasaka Folk Craft Village to experience traditional crafts and food, such as Mimasaka-style rice crackers and handmade pottery.
文化的背景
High Shrine is associated with the regional deity, Sōji no kami, revered for its powers against fire. The shrine also hosts a spring festival, celebrating the arrival of spring with traditional music and dance performances.
歴史
Founded in 741 by Emperor Shōmu during the Nara period, High Shrine has been restored and rebuilt several times over the centuries, with notable changes made during the Edo period.