The Shrine of the Plow Field God is a Shinto shrine located in Iwami Province, Shimane Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of agriculture and fertility. The shrine's main hall features a distinctive thatched roof and a large stone Buddha statue. Located near a historic site of the Nara period, the shrine has maintained its traditional architecture and Shinto practices.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Plow Field God
- 祀られている神
- Plow Field God
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Bring a gift of sake or rice balls for the shrine's caretakers, as is customary at many Japanese shrines.
文化的背景
The shrine is famous for its unique architecture and its connection to the legend of the 'Plow Field God' who is said to have been responsible for the fertility of the land. The shrine also hosts a festival in May to honor the god of agriculture, featuring traditional dances and rituals.
歴史
Founded in 737 by Emperor Shōmu to enshrine the kami of the Iwami region.