This shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity of the same name, the god of mountains and forests, who is said to reside in the nearby Mt. Tsukigata. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style of a haiden (outer hall) and honden (inner sanctuary), with a unique thatched roof. Located in East Kuremetsu Village, the shrine is an example of Kamakura-period construction.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amaterasū
- 祀られている神
- Ameterasu, the sun goddess
- 座標
- 35.7601794, 139.5456472
参拝のヒント
For visitors wishing to experience the shrine's traditional atmosphere, try visiting during cherry blossom season or autumn foliage.
文化的背景
This shrine is associated with the myth of a samurai who climbed Mt. Tsukigata to pray for victory in battle and was granted immortality by the deity, allowing him to live forever. Locals also celebrate an annual festival, Shinto-ryōiki-sai, honoring the god's protection over the region's forests.
歴史
Founded in 1631 during the Edo period as a local Shinto shrine, it was rebuilt and expanded during the Meiji period.