Forested on the shores of Mikage Lake in Fujisawa, Forested Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kamakura that honors the kami Ashitaka. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Heian-era designs with wooden structures and tiled roofs.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ashitaka
- 祀られている神
- Ashitaka, Futsunoo-kami, Fujin-kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid crowds, visit Forested Shrine early in the morning or later in the afternoon, when the sun casts dappled shadows on its beautiful wooden structures.
文化的背景
Ashitaka is a kami associated with protection and purification. Forested Shrine also honors Futsunoo-kami, a Shinto god of storms, and Fujin-kami, the Wind God. Visitors can participate in festivals held annually in honor of Ashitaka.
歴史
Founded during the Edo period, the shrine was originally dedicated to the deity of protection and purification.