The Rowing Deities Shrine in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of rowing and boats. The shrine's name, Rowing Deities Shrine, reflects its connection to the local fishing industry and the importance of rowing in the region's maritime culture. The shrine's architecture is typical of those found in Nara period Japan, with a large main hall and several smaller shrines.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Zao-no-kami
- 祀られている神
- Rowing Deities
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine during the annual Nagahama Rowing Festival to witness traditional rowing performances and try your hand at rowing on the nearby lake.
文化的背景
This shrine is closely associated with the mythology of the 'Rowing Deities' who are believed to protect fishermen and boatowners. The shrine's main hall features a large wooden statue of the deity, as well as several smaller shrines dedicated to other deities related to the sea.
歴史
The shrine was built in 1607 during the Edo period.