The Hondanotenjinsha, also known as the Honmotsutenji Shrine, is a Shinto shrine located in the Kamakura city of Kanagawa Prefecture. Dedicated to the god of fertility and prosperity, Yamatano Orochi-no-Kami, it is one of Japan's oldest shrines dating back to 718 AD during the Nara period. The shrine's architecture features a traditional Japanese design with a rectangular main hall, surrounded by vermilion gates and sacred trees. Visitors can explore the inner and outer courtyards, where they can find various Shinto artifacts and relics.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Yamatano Orochi-no-Kami
- 祀られている神
- Orochi, the, eight-headed, serpent
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit during cherry blossom season (March-April) when the surrounding trees are adorned with vibrant pink flowers.
文化的背景
As a Shinto shrine dedicated to Yamatano Orochi-no-Kami, Hondanotenjinsha is connected to the mythological battle between the sun goddess Amaterasu and the eight-headed serpent Orochi. The shrine's annual 'Tenka Matsuri' festival honors the god of fertility and prosperity.
歴史
The shrine was relocated from its original location in Kamakura to its current site in 1868.