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天石門別神社

Okayama

Located in the heart of Okayama Prefecture, Tenishi Monkan Beisha is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of Tenishi no Kami, the deity of stone and earth. Built during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), this shrine is one of the oldest in Western Japan, boasting architectural style typical of the era's construction.

宗教
shinto
祭神
O-Okami
祀られている神
O-okami
座標
34.932204, 134.2041355

参拝のヒント

To fully appreciate the shrine's tranquility, consider visiting during sunrise or sunset when the soft morning or evening light illuminates the shrine grounds.

文化的背景

Tenishi Monkan Beisha is said to be connected to the legend of the 'Three Great Stones,' which are believed to possess spiritual powers. Visitors can still see the remains of these stones at the shrine's grounds.

歴史

Established in the late Heian period, the shrine's current main hall was rebuilt in the Kamakura period.

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