Located in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, Eight-Fingered God Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto kami of the eighth finger of the right hand, believed to possess a powerful spirit that grants wisdom and good fortune. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with its tiled roof and vermilion torii gate.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Eight-Fingered God
- 祀られている神
- Eight-Fingered God, Kami of the eighth finger of the right hand
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visitors can purify their hands at the temizuya fountain before entering the main hall to show respect for the kami.
文化的背景
This shrine is associated with the myth of the Eight-Fingered God, who was said to have been killed by a rival clan's leader and later avenged himself. The shrine also hosts an annual autumn festival, where visitors can purchase talismans and other Shinto-themed goods.
歴史
Established in the 17th century during the Edo period, this shrine was rebuilt after being damaged by fire.