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Nijusanya-son Shrine

二十三夜尊

Nijusanya-son

Fukushima

A shrine dedicated to the Twenty-third Night Moon deity, part of the folk religious tradition that venerates specific lunar phases and their associated protective powers.

宗教
shinto
祭神
Twenty-third Night Moon deity
祀られている神
Nijusanya-son
座標
37.6370283, 140.9655958

参拝のヒント

Visit during the evening hours when the lunar symbolism of the shrine can be better appreciated.

文化的背景

Nijusanya-son worship is connected to the traditional Japanese practice of observing specific lunar nights for religious purposes. The twenty-third night of the lunar month was considered significant for prayers related to fertility, agriculture, and protection from misfortune.

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