Located in the scenic town of Asahi, located on the eastern coast of Tokushima Prefecture, Milk God Shrine is a Shinto shrine that enshrines the goddess of milk and fertility, Urashima Taka no Kami. Dedicated to its primary deity Urashima Taka no Kami, along with other kami including Kamo-izumi-no-kami, Kumano okami, and Katsuragi-no-kami, the shrine is a popular destination for pilgrims seeking good health and fertility. Visitors can admire the shrine's traditional architecture, featuring a wooden torii gate, while strolling through its beautiful gardens.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Urashima Taka no Kami
- 祀られている神
- Urashima Taka no Kami, Kamo-izumi-no-kami, Kumano okami, Katsuragi-no-kami
- 座標
- 34.0995719, 134.3985219
参拝のヒント
To truly appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at sunrise or sunset when the soft golden light highlights its tranquil gardens and intricately carved wooden structures.
文化的背景
As a shrine dedicated to fertility and good health, Milk God Shrine plays an important role in Tokushima's traditional festivals, including the ' Urashima Taka no Kami matsuri' festival held every autumn. During this celebration, devotees honor the god with rituals and offerings, seeking blessings for fertility and prosperity.
歴史
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185), Milk God Shrine has been an important site of worship in Tokushima Prefecture for over 900 years.