Gifu江口郷稲荷神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Tomobe, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to the kami of the sea, fishing, and agriculture. Its name "Gifu" likely refers to its location near the coast, while "Eiji" means "blessed rice" and "Ko" denotes a small or humble shrine. The shrine's architecture is typical of Ibaraki-style Shinto shrines, with a rectangular main hall and smaller buildings for shrines and storerooms.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tara, Goryōjin
- 祀られている神
- Tara, Goryōjin
- 座標
- 35.8946418, 140.4166859
参拝のヒント
To respect the shrine's tradition, visitors should bow upon entering the main hall and refrain from taking photos of the kami statues.
文化的背景
This shrine is likely connected to the mythology surrounding the 'rice spirit' or 'kome no kami', a deity believed to be responsible for fertile soil. The shrine may also be associated with the ' sea god' or 'kaishin'', a deity revered by fishermen.
歴史
The shrine was built in the 17th century during the Edo period.