Eight-wood Forest Shrine, located in the scenic city of Izu, is dedicated to Inari Ōno-miya, a powerful kami associated with rice fertility and prosperity. Built during the Heian period, the shrine's architecture reflects traditional Shinto design, featuring a vermilion torii gate and ornate wooden structures. Visitors can admire the shrine's beautiful gardens, including a sacred cedar tree believed to be over 400 years old.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Ōno-miya
- 祀られている神
- Inari Ōno-miya, Shikine no Kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To honor Inari Ōno-miya, visitors can make an offering of rice or coins at the shrine's rice-bowl altar, a traditional practice that brings good fortune and prosperity.
文化的背景
As a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Property, the shrine's sacred cedar tree is an important symbol of Shintoism. Inari Ōno-miya is also revered during the annual Izu Kogen Spring Festival, which celebrates the arrival of spring with traditional dances and performances.
歴史
The shrine was re-established in 1662 after being destroyed during the Sengoku period.