Kuwashinoina Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture, dedicated to the tutelary god of the town, Fujimikage. The shrine was built in 1688 and features a unique design with two main halls facing each other, symbolizing the harmony between heaven and earth. Visitors can explore the serene gardens and experience the tranquility of this ancient shrine.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
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- 祀られている神
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- 座標
- 35.8516324, 139.316657
参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's garden during cherry blossom season (late March to early April) for a stunning display of spring blooms.
文化的背景
Kuwana City is often referred to as 'the city of 1000 beech trees' due to its abundance of these iconic trees, which are believed to have been planted by the shrine's founder. The shrine also hosts an annual festival (Hinamatsuri) in May to honor the goddess of childbirth and fertility.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt after being destroyed during the Boshin War in 1869.