Located in the Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture, West Yōma Glacier Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the region. The shrine's architecture is influenced by the Edo period style, with a unique design featuring a large stone gate and a tiled roof. It is believed to have been established during the Edo period as a shrine for the local samurai clan.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ame-no-Mitama no Komi
- 祀られている神
- Yōma Glacier Kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
When visiting West Yōma Glacier Shrine, consider purchasing a 'hajime-ko' (initial offering) package at the entrance, which includes a traditional offering and a prayer leaf for the day's visit.
文化的背景
The shrine is associated with the legend of the 'Yōma Glacier', a glacier that once covered the region. According to local lore, the glacier was said to be inhabited by a powerful kami who protected the local villagers from harm. The shrine's name and architecture reflect this connection to the region's natural history.
歴史
The shrine was likely built in the late Edo period, around 1600s.