Imamigaya Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto deity of the sea, Otohime, and its connection to the myth of Urashima Tarō, a fisherman who retrieved a scroll from the underwater palace of Ryujin. The shrine is also known for its beautiful gardens and historic architecture dating back to the Edo period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Otohime
- 祀られている神
- Otohime, Ryujin
- 座標
- 33.2025894, 129.6778909
参拝のヒント
To fully experience the shrine's beauty, visit at sunrise or sunset when the garden lights are turned on.
文化的背景
Imamigaya Shrine is known for its association with Urashima Tarō, a famous mythological figure in Japanese folklore. The shrine also hosts an annual Cherry Blossom Festival and offers special prayers to Otohime during the Setsubun festival.
歴史
Founded in 1653 during the Edo period.