Located in the city of Fujieda, Shizuoka Prefecture, Eight Clouds Shrine is a historic Shinto site dedicated to the deity of rice and fertility. The shrine's name is inspired by the eight clouds that are said to have appeared at its founding.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susamemori Okami
- 祀られている神
- Cloud God, Susamemori Okami
- 座標
- 35.1277525, 138.4382679
参拝のヒント
For a unique experience, visit during the annual Fujieda Rice Festival in August, where visitors can participate in traditional rice harvest rituals.
文化的背景
Eight Clouds Shrine is associated with the local mythology of the 'cloud god' who protects the area's rice crops. The shrine's main hall features an intricate wooden structure with a distinctive curved roof, characteristic of Heian-period architecture.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt after the Edo period (1603-1867), but its roots date back to the early Heian period (794-1185).