Located in the Kanagawa prefecture, Zuryō-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto kami of agriculture and fertility, Inari Ōkami. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style, with a rectangular main hall (honden) made of wood and tile roofs. Visitors can admire the beautifully maintained gardens and take a stroll along the scenic paths.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Ōkami
- 祀られている神
- Inari, Ōkami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To make the most of your visit, try to arrive at the shrine during the cherry blossom season (late March to early April), when the garden is particularly beautiful.
文化的背景
Zuryō-jinja Shrine is one of the few Shinto shrines in Japan that is open to women without chiyōsai (a traditional female attire). The shrine also has a unique tradition of hosting a New Year's festival, where visitors can pray for good harvests and fertility.
歴史
The shrine was originally built in 1592 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate.