Kokuryu-ji, located in Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fertility and water, Katsushika-no-kami. The shrine's name translates to 'Living Water God of the River.' Its architecture reflects the Heian period (794-1185 CE), with a main hall and two smaller shrines. Kokuryu-ji is known for its beautiful garden and traditional festivals, including the annual 'Shinobazu' festival celebrating water and fertility.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Katsushika-no-kami
- 祀られている神
- Katsushika-no-kami, Hikone no kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's gardens in autumn to see the koyo (cherry blossoms) and experience the tranquility of this historic oasis.
文化的背景
Katsushika-no-kami is a regional kami worshipped for water sources, agriculture, and fishing. The Shinobazu festival honors the god by performing rituals at the shrine's canal, believed to bring fertility to crops and waters.
歴史
Founded during the Muromachi period (1336-1573 CE).