The shrines of the Tatsuishi district in Niigata Prefecture are said to be among Japan's oldest, with evidence of worship dating back over 2,000 years. The most famous of these is the Fukuoka Shrine, but it seems there is also a lesser known shrine called 諏訪神社 (Tatsuishi Shrine), which was dedicated to the kami Tatsushi no Okami. This shrine is said to have been built in 678 AD by the Japanese Emperor Temmu's mother, Empress Yomei.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tatsushi no Okami
- 祀られている神
- Tatsushi no Okami
- 座標
- 37.446414, 138.6530015
参拝のヒント
Visit at dawn or dusk to see the vermilion torii gates and take a stroll along the nearby Niigata River.
文化的背景
Tatsuishi Shrine is notable for its unique architectural style, which blends elements of both Heian and Kamakura periods. The shrine's main hall features intricate carvings and ornate decorations typical of the Heian period, while its torii gate is characteristic of the Kamakura style.
歴史
Built in 678 AD by Empress Yomei.