Kuronagasa Sanjinsha, or Mount Koma Shrine in English, is a Shinto shrine located in the Kozu Peninsula of Shizuoka Prefecture. The shrine enshrines three principal deities: Hikoboshi, Tsukiyomi, and Okuninushi, who are associated with love, the moon, and fertility respectively.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tsukiyomi
- 祀られている神
- Hikoboshi, Tsukiyomi, Okuninushi
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid crowds, visit the shrine early in the morning or late in the evening. Take note of the shrine's unique entrance tunnel, which is lined with ancient stone lanterns and offers insight into the shrine's history and mythology.
文化的背景
The shrine plays an important role in Shizuoka Prefecture's folklore and mythology, particularly during the autumnal festival season when Hikoboshi is said to visit his wife on the opposite side of the Milky Way River. Visitors can enjoy traditional food stalls and local crafts near the shrine.
歴史
The shrine was established during the Nara period (710-794 CE) as a Shinto shrine dedicated to the local deity of Mount Koma.