Woodcutter's Shrine, located in the town of Minami-Shirotori, Niigata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the forest and woodcutting, Hachiman. The shrine was built during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) and features a unique architectural style known as 'tsukubai' or 'bathing stone,' where visitors can wash their hands and mouth in the sacred waters before entering the main hall.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hachiman
- 祀られている神
- Hachiman
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid littering, please dispose of your trash properly at one of the designated receptacles. A small donation is also appreciated for maintaining the shrine's grounds.
文化的背景
As Hachiman is the god of war and protector of travelers, visitors often leave tokens of appreciation such as coins or tokens of their favorite foods to ensure safe passage on journeys.
歴史
The shrine has been rebuilt several times due to natural disasters, including a devastating flood in 1629 CE.