Located in the city of Okayama, white stone shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. The shrine's main hall was built during the Nara period (8th century), while the current honden was reconstructed in 1869. The shrine enshrines the kami of rice and fertility, Shitennō-ji, as well as other deities such as Fujin, Raijin, and Benzaiten.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Shitennō-ji
- 祀られている神
- Shitennō-ji, Fujin, Raijin, Benzaiten
- 座標
- 34.6221545, 134.0637405
参拝のヒント
For a unique souvenir, try some local specialty rice crackers from the shrine's on-site store.
文化的背景
The shrine is famous for its unique white stone foundation, which is believed to have been used to purify the site. The shrine also hosts an annual summer festival, which features traditional dances and food stalls. Shitennō-ji, the primary enshrined deity, is often depicted in shrine art with a giant sword, symbolizing the power of rice.
歴史
The shrine's main hall was built during the Nara period (794-804) by Emperor Saga.