Highamori Ryōjin, a Shinto shrine in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of high-ranking government officials and ancestors. The shrine's architecture reflects the Edo period style, with a main hall featuring a wooden roof and an imposing gate made of cypress wood. The name 'Ryōjin' means 'water god,' and it is believed that the shrine was established near a sacred spring.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hachiman
- 祀られている神
- Hachiman, Taka-Mori
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To experience the shrine's tranquility, visit at dawn or dusk when the light is soft and casting a serene glow on the grounds.
文化的背景
Highamori Ryōjin is associated with the myth of Hachiman Ōkami, the Shinto patron deity of war and the samurai class. The shrine also holds an annual 'Futuroku Matsuri' festival in June to honor the kami and celebrate the summer solstice.
歴史
The shrine has been rebuilt several times due to fires and natural disasters throughout its history, with the current structure dating back to the late Edo period.