Hodoinshinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, famous for its connection to Ryukō-in, a former Edo-period aristocratic residence. The shrine is dedicated to the kami Hidetaka, also known as Inari Okami, while also enshrining other kami such as Hikoboshi and Sennoujutsu-tsumi-no-kami. Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens and traditional Japanese architecture, including a large wooden torii gate.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hidetaka
- 祀られている神
- Hidetaka, Hikoboshi, Sennoujutsu-tsumi-no-kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the gardens are most serene.
文化的背景
Hodoinshinsha is renowned for its traditional architecture and beautiful gardens. During the autumn season, the shrine hosts a festival in honor of Hidetaka, featuring traditional performances and food stalls. The shrine's garden is also said to be an important site for visiting the 'Yabu no Naka no Inari', a mythical spirit said to inhabit the space between trees.
歴史
Founded in the 17th century during the Edo period.