Located in the heart of Katsuragi City, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susanoo-no-Mikoto, who is revered as the patron deity of the town and a powerful storm god. The shrine's name 'Hachimachi' reflects its association with the eight-horseshoe mythological symbol, which is said to have been brought by the god Hachiman. Eight Horseshoe Shrine is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan, attracting visitors from all over the world.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Susanoo, Hachiman, Kunitsuna, Gami, Tsukiyomi
- 座標
- 36.4822978, 136.5561903
参拝のヒント
Visitors can purchase special 'Katsuragi-yaki' sweets at the shrine's shop, which are said to have been created by a local priest and are believed to bring good luck.
文化的背景
Eight Horseshoe Shrine is known for its unique eight-horseshoe torii gate, which is decorated with intricate carvings and ornaments. The shrine is also famous for its 'Hachimachi' festival, which takes place in May and features a colorful parade with elaborate floats and costumes.
歴史
The shrine was founded in 1875 during the Meiji period as a new shrine built on top of an older torii gate.