The Kōkai-jinja Shrine, dedicated to the god of navigation and maritime safety, is a historic Shinto shrine located in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine's main hall, a traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, houses a statue of the god. The shrine's location on the coast of Japan makes it an important pilgrimage site for sailors and fishermen. Today, the shrine attracts visitors from all over Japan and abroad who come to pay respects to the god of navigation and seek good fortune at sea.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Kōkai
- 祀られている神
- Kokkai, god of navigation and maritime safety
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visitors can purchase a special amulet called 'kagiwa' at the shrine, which is said to bring protection and safe passage for sailors and fishermen. Be sure to buy one before departing from the shrine's harbor.
文化的背景
As a god of navigation, Kōkai-jinja Shrine is closely tied to the mythology of Japanese maritime trade and exploration. The shrine's main festival, held in May, features traditional performances and ceremonies to honor the god's role in ensuring safe passage at sea.
歴史
Founded in 1534 during the Sengoku period.