The Twenty-Second Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the 22nd ward of Yokohama City. The shrine's architecture reflects the Edo period style, with a traditional gate and a large torii gate. According to local legend, the shrine was built during the Nara period, but its current structure dates back to the Edo period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
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- 祀られている神
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- 座標
- 35.4571371, 139.2769518
参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's adjacent park to see a beautiful cherry blossom tree that is said to be over 200 years old and bloom every spring.
文化的背景
This shrine is famous for its annual 'Saien' festival, which takes place in February and features traditional dances and offerings to the kami. The shrine is also known for its unique 'hagoromo' (bird's nest) torii gate, which is said to resemble a bird's nest.
歴史
The Twenty-Second Shrine was rebuilt after being damaged in the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.