This Shinto shrine in Hokkaido's Satsunai town is known as 'mimikotoga,' or 'similar residence kami.' It is said to have been founded by a local samurai, Tadayoshi, in the 19th century. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Hokkaidan style, with a rectangular main hall and wooden torii gate.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Mimikotoga no Kami
- 祀られている神
- Mimikotoga-no-kami
- 座標
- 42.1294598, 142.9185633
参拝のヒント
To avoid getting lost, consider using a map or asking locals for directions before visiting the shrine.
文化的背景
This shrine is associated with the legend of Mimikotoga-no-kami, a kami who was said to have taken on human form and married a local woman. The shrine's unique architecture and design elements are meant to evoke this mythological story.
歴史
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