Kinkaku-ji's sister shrine, Kinpira-jinja is a small but significant Shinto shrine located in the heart of Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and stunning views of Lake Biwa. Visitors can walk through the serene paths and admire the traditional architecture, which dates back to the Edo period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Kinpira
- 祀られている神
- Kinpira
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, consider visiting during cherry blossom season or autumn foliage.
文化的背景
Kinpira-jinja is dedicated to Kinpira, the Shinto god of prosperity and good fortune. The shrine is also famous for its unique 'five-story pagoda' which dates back to the Edo period.
歴史
The shrine was originally built in 1691 as a simple torii gate, but it has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries.