Located in East Garden of Nishinaka-cho, Yodogawa Ward, Nishinaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture, Ship's Stowage Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of safe passage and good fortune for sailors. The shrine's name refers to its historical association with shipwrecks and maritime safety.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Namahage
- 祀られている神
- Ship's Stowage, Deer, Kanadaka, Namahage
- 座標
- 34.7574904, 135.4520098
参拝のヒント
To respectfully pray for safe passage, tie a yellow string with your name written on it around the pillar at the entrance of the shrine's main hall.
文化的背景
This shrine is closely tied to the local legend of the ' shipwrecked sailor' who found solace in the shrine's safety. During the annual summer festival, visitors can enjoy traditional food and drink, including sake made from rice grown at the shrine.
歴史
The shrine was built in the late Heian period (12th century) as a way to honor the kami responsible for guiding lost ships back to port.