Six Kings Shrine, dedicated to the enshrined deities of the six kings who defeated the Chinese general Wu Jin during the Sengoku period. Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, this shrine is a rare example of a Tendai Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine integrated into one complex.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Gongen
- 祀られている神
- Wu Jin, Tombusui, Banshou, Kokuryuu, Kosanai- no-kami, Sanjou-daijin
- 座標
- 35.1356127, 138.745383
参拝のヒント
Try the local specialty 'Kaga yoshida soba' noodles, which are said to bring good luck and prosperity to visitors.
文化的背景
This shrine is one of the few in Japan that enshrines the six kings as deities. The complex features a unique blend of Buddhist and Shinto architectural styles, reflecting its dual purpose as both a temple and a shrine.
歴史
Founded as a Buddhist temple during the Edo period, later converted to a Shinto shrine during the Meiji period.