Located in the town of Nagahama, Awa Odani Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fishing and maritime prosperity, as well as to the 50 gods (kami) associated with good fortune and abundance in Japanese culture. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a main hall (haiden) and a hall for the kami (honden).
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Awa-no-kami (god of fishing) and 49 other kami
- 祀られている神
- Awa-no-kami, Furukuma no kami, Hirame no kami, Shinmei no kami
- 座標
- 35.0238168, 135.7849974
参拝のヒント
For visitors seeking to experience the shrine's fishing traditions, consider participating in the annual Awa Odani Fishing Festival, which features a parade of floats decorated with fish and seafood, and a ceremony to pray for bountiful catches.
文化的背景
As one of the shrines dedicated to the god of fishing, Awa Odani Shrine is an important site for the community's maritime activities. The shrine also celebrates the Awa Odani Omi Matsuri festival in September, which honors the 50 kami and features traditional performances and offerings.
歴史
Founded in 1742 during the Edo period.