Located in Iwaki Peninsula, Shichisei-san Shrine is dedicated to the gods of the sea and the heavens. Built in 1734 during the Edo period, the shrine's main hall is a beautiful example of traditional Japanese architecture. The shrine is famous for its 'haiden' - a single-story wooden building with a sloping roof, which represents the humble abode of the kami.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tsukuyomi
- 祀られている神
- Tennō, Tsukuyomi, Ōtami
- 座標
- 37.8554868, 140.6117272
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the serene atmosphere of the shrine, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the trees and illuminates the main hall.
文化的背景
Shichisei-san Shrine is closely associated with the region's maritime culture. The shrine is also famous for its 'Tsutsugaki-zuka', a stone statue of a mythical creature, which is said to have been created by the shrine's chief priest in the 18th century.
歴史
Established in 1734 during the Edo period.