Located in the city of Yamagata, Ōzumo-gashinomaki-black-sei-sya is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and agriculture, Enma Daiōō. The shrine's architecture reflects its regional style, with a wooden torii gate and a distinctive tiled roof. Black Sei Shrine has been an important cultural and historical site in Yamagata Prefecture for centuries.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Enma
- 祀られている神
- Enma
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's architecture, visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid direct sunlight, which can accentuate the wood grain on the torii gate and roof tiles.
文化的背景
Black Sei Shrine is also known for its traditional harvest festival, held in October, where participants reenact a rice-cutting ceremony to honor Enma Daiōō.
歴史
The shrine was founded during the Edo period (1603-1867) as a rural Shinto shrine serving local farmers.