Located in the town of Wakasa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Abenobu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess. The shrine's main hall is a traditional gongen-zukuri style building with a unique curved roof and a five-story pagoda at its rear. According to legend, the shrine was built on the site where the legendary warrior Minamoto no Yoshitsune was defeated by his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1185.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amaterasu Omikami
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu, Omikami
- 座標
- 35.420833, 137.0701415
参拝のヒント
To avoid crowds, visit early morning or late afternoon when the shrine's torii gate is bathed in golden light.
文化的背景
Abenobu Shrine is known for its beautiful autumn foliage and its association with the legend of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The shrine also hosts a annual autumn festival, where visitors can try traditional foods and drinks, including sake and local specialties such as Wakasa beef.
歴史
Founded during the Kamakura period (1185-1333)