Located in the city of Katsuta, Shiga Prefecture, Kinzakuboshi Shrine is dedicated to the god of war and victory. As a Shinto shrine dating back to the Edo period, it has been an important cultural landmark for centuries. The shrine's name, 鎌足神社, translates to 'Iron Foot Shrine', which refers to the legendary figure of Kinzaboshi, a samurai who was said to have possessed iron-like strength and bravery.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Kinzaboshi
- 祀られている神
- Kinzaboshi
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's treasure museum to see an impressive collection of armor, swords, and other samurai artifacts.
文化的背景
Kinzakuboshi Shrine is famous for its annual Obon Festival, which honors the spirits of the war dead. Locals believe that Kinzaboshi appears in a dream to those who are about to die, guiding them to their next life.
歴史
Founded during the Edo period (1603-1867) as a shrine dedicated to Kinzaboshi