Tennan-jinja, a Shinto shrine located in the city of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of heaven and earth. The shrine is known for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture, which reflect the classic Japanese style of Heian period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amenomiyatsuhiko
- 祀られている神
- Amenomiyatsuhiko
- 座標
- 35.3751513, 136.3702616
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's gardens, visit during cherry blossom season or autumn foliage, and take a stroll along the nearby Hikone River.
文化的背景
Tennan-jinja is revered as a place of good fortune and prosperity. The shrine is also famous for its traditional New Year (Oshogatsu) festival, where visitors bring offerings to the kami, such as rice balls and sake.
歴史
Founded during the Nara period (710-794 CE), Tennan-jinja has been an important Shinto shrine for over 1,200 years.