Big Izumi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Izunaki, Shizuoka Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture. It is dedicated to the kami Big Izumi-Okami and other local deities. The shrine's historic buildings date back to the Edo period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Big Izumi-Okami
- 祀られている神
- Big Izumi-Okami, Other local deities
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the garden, visit the shrine at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filtering through the trees creates a serene atmosphere.
文化的背景
Big Izumi Shrine is associated with water and fertility. The shrine is said to be a major center for the worship of Big Izumi-Okami, a kami believed to preside over fishing and agriculture.
歴史
The shrine was founded in the 17th century, during the Tokugawa shogunate.