Branch of Light Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Fukuoka, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. The shrine's architecture reflects its significance as a route connecting the eastern and western parts of Japan, symbolizing the balance between light and darkness. It is one of the oldest shrines in Kyushu, with records dating back to 718 CE.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amaterasu
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu, Tennō, Inari
- 座標
- 33.3178555, 130.5400227
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the light casts a warm glow on the buildings and grounds.
文化的背景
This shrine is closely tied to the myth of the sun goddess Amaterasu, who was said to have created a branch of light that reached the earth. During the annual 'Kagamimikazoe' festival in September, visitors offer prayers and purify their bodies with sake at a ritual fountain.
歴史
Founded during the Nara period (710-794 CE), it was one of the few shrines in Fukuoka Prefecture to survive the Edo period.