Located in the town of Echizen, Agatsu-ta no Mura, Omi-Shi in Shiga Prefecture, Agatsu-ta Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Ōinari Okami, the god of rice and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a large torii gate and a wooden main hall, and its grounds are known for their natural beauty, featuring beautiful cherry blossoms and a tranquil garden.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ōinari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Ōinari Okami, Imagawa no Kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visitors should take a stroll through the gardens during cherry blossom season (late March to early April), and then proceed to the torii gate to pray for good fortune and prosperity.
文化的背景
Agatsu-ta Shrine is known for its association with rice cultivation and fertility. The shrine's name, Agatsu-ta, means 'to harvest rice,' and Ōinari Okami is often depicted holding a sheaf of grain. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May to celebrate the god's role in ensuring a bountiful harvest.
歴史
The shrine was established in 1496 by a local daimyo, Lord Imagawa Masakazu.