Located in the city of Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture, High Virtue Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of justice and righteousness. Built in 1882, the shrine's current structure is based on the traditional architectural style of the Edo period. The main hall and two smaller shrines are adorned with intricate wooden carvings and ornate tile roofs. Visitors can pay their respects at the shrine's torii gate, where offerings of sake, incense, and food are traditionally made.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Daikokuten
- 祀られている神
- Daikokuten
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To purify your hands before making an offering, rinse them with water from the shrine's stone well.
文化的背景
In Japanese folklore, the kami of justice and righteousness are believed to reside at shrines such as High Virtue Shrine. Visitors can also participate in traditional festivals held at the shrine, including a springtime festival celebrating the arrival of cherry blossoms.
歴史
High Virtue Shrine was built in 1882 during the Meiji period.