Located in the city of Tochigi, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to the kami of rice and agriculture. Its main hall features a wooden torii gate and a rectangular altar where offerings are made to ensure a bountiful harvest. The shrine's grounds also include several ceremonial paths and a large stone statue of the kami.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inazuma Okami
- 祀られている神
- Inazuma Okami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To honor the shrine's rice-related deity, visitors are advised to bring rice balls or sake as an offering before entering the main hall.
文化的背景
This shrine is associated with the Shinto god Inazuma-Okami, a kami of lightning and storms. According to local legend, a lightning strike in 1964 destroyed part of the shrine, but it was rebuilt without any visible scars.
歴史
Founded in the 8th century, this shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines in Tochigi Prefecture.