Located in the heart of Okayama, Ifuku Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Eight-Armed Hachiman, one of Japan's most revered kami. The shrine complex includes the original shrine building from the late Heian period and a serene garden filled with cherry blossoms and maple trees.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hachiman
- 祀られている神
- Eight-Armed Hachiman, Other kami not specified
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit during the spring when the cherry blossom trees are in bloom.
文化的背景
Ifuku Shrine is famous for its Eight-Armed Hachiman, who is often depicted with four arms instead of the traditional two. This unusual depiction is said to have been inspired by a poem written by Emperor Nijoin in the 8th century.
歴史
The shrine was established in 747 CE during the Nara period and has since been rebuilt several times.