The eight-horned bridge (yatanagi) is said to have been a gift from the sun goddess Amaterasu, who gave it to the wind god Fūjin to help him reach his wife, the earth goddess Inazuma's daughter. Eight horns were placed at the ends of the bridge. When Fūjin returned to his home in the heavens, he left the bridge and the eight horns on earth. This story is associated with the kami Fūjin.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Fūjin
- 祀られている神
- Fūjin, Inazuma
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visitors can walk along the original bridge, which was reconstructed in 1993, and admire its beautiful wooden beams. The shrine's tranquil gardens also offer great photo opportunities.
文化的背景
The shrine's name is derived from the eight horns of the bridge, which are said to represent the virtues of Fūjin, such as wisdom, courage, strength, and loyalty.
歴史
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185), Eight Horses Bridge Shrine has been a popular Shinto shrine for centuries.