The temple of Minakuchi, Suppōso is a historic Shinto shrine located in the city of Echizen, Shiga Prefecture. The shrine's main deity, Minakuchi no Kami, is believed to be the god of the Minakuchi clan and the founder of the town. According to legend, the shrine was built by the Minakuchi clan as a sacred place for their ancestors.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Minakuchi no Kami
- 祀られている神
- Minakuchi no Kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's traditional architecture, visit during the spring cherry blossom season when the surrounding trees are in bloom.
文化的背景
Suppōso is known for its unique tradition of ' Omisoka-mairi', a New Year's Eve visit to shrines and temples, where believers pray for good luck and longevity. The shrine also hosts an annual festival to honor Minakuchi no Kami.
歴史
The shrine has been rebuilt several times due to fires and earthquakes, with the current main hall dating back to the Edo period.