Located in the town of Tomobe, Ibaraki Prefecture, Mokubetsu Tenjin Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of agriculture and industry, Tenjin. The shrine's name, Mokubetsu, refers to the 'blessed frost' that was said to have brought prosperity to the surrounding area. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period (794-1185 CE), with a distinctive tiled roof and a large stone torii gate.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tenjin
- 祀られている神
- Tenjin
- 座標
- 36.0231845, 139.7181011
参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine during the annual 'Tomobe Tanabata' festival, where visitors can write wishes on tanzaku papers and hang them from the torii gate.
文化的背景
As a kami for agriculture and industry, Tenjin is revered by local farmers and artisans. The shrine also holds significance as a pilgrimage site for those seeking good fortune in business or education.