Located in the town of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, Uki-Bi-jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of love and fertility. The shrine's name, Uki-Bi, roughly translates to 'cloudy days' or ' cloudy weather,' possibly referencing the area's cloudy climate. Built in 1614 during the Edo period, the shrine's architecture reflects the typical style of Shinto shrines from that era, with a tiled roof and wooden structure.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Uki-Bi
- 祀られている神
- Uki-Bi
- 座標
- 34.7358063, 137.6238002
参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's spring festival, 'Uki-Bi Matsuri,' held on May 15th, and enjoy traditional performances and food stalls.
文化的背景
The shrine is connected to the mythology of Uki-Bi, a goddess associated with clouded days and love. According to legend, Uki-Bi was said to appear in the sky as a dark shape during cloudy weather, bringing good fortune and fertility to the land.
歴史
Founded in 1614 as a sacred site for local samurai, Uki-Bi-jinsha gained popularity during the Edo period due to its association with fertility and love.