Established in 1871, the Shitennō-ji temple complex was originally a Buddhist temple but was later converted to Shintoism in 1920. In 1937, the Shitennō-ji precincts were donated to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and were subsequently divided into several smaller shrines including the Sagamigawa shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, the god of rice Suisanami-no-kami, the god of wind Bokkoro-no-kami, and Shintoku no kami. The shrine is nestled within a lush forest and features traditional Japanese architecture.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amaterasu
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu, Suisanami-no-kami, Bokkoro-no-kami, Shintoku no kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid long lines, consider visiting the Sagamigawa shrine early in the morning or later in the evening.
文化的背景
The shrine is famous for its beautiful autumn foliage and traditional festivals including the 'Sakaki Matsuri' which features a 10-meter tall paper lantern dedicated to Suisanami-no-kami, and the 'Tanabata festival' which honors the meeting of two star-crossed lovers.
歴史
The shrine was originally established in the 17th century as a temple but was converted to Shintoism.