Kinro-jin'ei-ya, a small Shinto shrine in Shimane Prefecture dedicated to Kinro-jin'ei, the god of commerce and industry, is believed to have originated during the Edo period (1603-1868). The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design with a tiled roof and sliding doors. Locals consider it a lucky charm for entrepreneurs and business owners.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Kinro-jin'ei
- 祀られている神
- Kinro-jin'ei
- 座標
- 34.2853056, 132.7551659
参拝のヒント
To avoid crowds, visit Kinro-jin'ei-ya early in the morning or after sunset when vendors from nearby markets offer prayers to the shrine's kami before opening their stalls.
文化的背景
Kinro-jin'ei is closely tied to the Japanese concept of 'seijin no hitotsu', where one's first job or profession is seen as a defining aspect of their identity. At Kinro-jin'ei-ya, visitors can make a wish for success in their career by tossing coins into a designated offering box.
歴史
Found in 1650.