Left Horse Great Shining God Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to the kami of the left horse, a symbol of prosperity and good luck. Visitors can experience the shrine's traditional architecture, which features a large torii gate and a vermilion-colored main hall.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Left Horse
- 祀られている神
- Left Horse, of, the, left horse
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
For visitors, it is recommended to purchase a special ticket at the entrance for a guided tour of the shrine's gardens and historical sites.
文化的背景
The shrine is famous for its association with the legend of the 'Lucky Horse', which is said to bring prosperity and good luck. During the Odawara Festival, held annually in June, visitors can participate in traditional dances and performances dedicated to the shrine's patron kami.
歴史
The shrine was built in 1596 during the Toyotomi Hideyoshi era, when Odawara Castle was the seat of power.