Located in the city of Echizen, Shiga Prefecture, Ōi Shrine is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and the god Ōin, a kami associated with rice and fertility. The shrine is renowned for its unique architecture and beautiful gardens, which reflect the region's natural beauty.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ōin
- 祀られている神
- Ōin, Amaterasu
- 座標
- 35.009783, 135.7840975
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's serene atmosphere, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun is low, and enjoy the beautifully manicured gardens.
文化的背景
Ōi Shrine is closely tied to the mythology of rice cultivation, with Ōin believed to be the patron kami of farmers. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May to celebrate the beginning of the new rice harvest.
歴史
Ōi Shrine was first mentioned in records from 816 CE, during the Nara period.