Located in the town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Five-Deity Shrine is a small but historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of five prominent kami. The shrine's architecture reflects its long history, with a main hall built during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) and several other structures added over the centuries. Visitors can explore the shrine's tranquil gardens and traditional buildings, including the shrine's distinctive five-story pagoda.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Kaito Okami, Benten, Otohime, Kagami-kokoro, Fujin
- 祀られている神
- Kaito Okami, Benten, Otohime, Kagami-kokoro, Fujin
- 座標
- 34.7063687, 137.7251631
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's gardens, arrive early in the morning or during the golden hour when possible.
文化的背景
Five-Deity Shrine is often visited during the Setsubun festival, which marks the beginning of spring and is associated with the worship of various kami for good luck and protection. The shrine's five kami are believed to embody different aspects of nature and human life, including a rice goddess, a patron deity of agriculture, and others.
歴史
The shrine was originally constructed as a single shrine dedicated to the worship of Kaito Okami, but it expanded to include four additional kami in the late Edo period (1603-1867 CE).