Dōboji Shrine, located in the town of Shinshiro, Nagano Prefecture, is a serene Shinto temple dedicated to the worship of water and fertility kami. The shrine's architecture reflects its history as a sacred site for agriculture and fishing, with a distinctive curved roof resembling a boat. Visitors can still see the remains of an old bridge that once connected the shrine to the nearby mountainside.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Sukunami-no-Kami
- 祀られている神
- Sukunami-no-Kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid getting wet during the spring cherry blossom season, visit Dōboji Shrine early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
文化的背景
As a shrine associated with water and fertility, Dōboji is revered for its role in ensuring bountiful harvests and good fishing luck. Locals often bring offerings of fish and sake to the shrine during festivals held in June and November.
歴史
Founded in 1717 during the Edo period.