Iwami Okudaira Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tottori, on the Sea of Japan coast. This shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and its association with the mythological figure of Sugawara no Michizane, also known as Saigū Daikokuten or Saigū Danzō. The shrine is said to have been founded in 1604 during the Edo period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祀られている神
- Sugawara no Michizane, Saigū Daikokuten
- 座標
- 35.4754181, 134.0697444
参拝のヒント
Visitors should avoid visiting during peak hours (12pm-3pm) as it can be very crowded, and instead consider visiting early in the morning or later in the evening to enjoy a more peaceful atmosphere.
文化的背景
The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a renowned scholar and politician of the Heian period who was said to have been deified after his death. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style of Shikin-in-zukuri, with a main hall made of wood and a thatched roof.
歴史
Founded in 1604 during the Edo period.