Located in the Japanese Alps, Kinutoburo-jinja Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to Tamamo-no-Me, a legendary tengu from Japanese folklore. The shrine's architecture reflects its remote location, with a traditional gashira-ban gate and a torii gate made of cypress wood. Visitors can experience the serenity of nature by hiking through the surrounding mountains or exploring the nearby village.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tamamo-no-Me
- 祀られている神
- Tamamo-no-Me
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's natural surroundings, consider visiting during cherry blossom season or autumn foliage.
文化的背景
Tamamo-no-Me is said to have inspired the legend of Princess Tamamo, a fox spirit who disguised herself as a man to marry into a noble family. The shrine's connection to this mythology is reflected in its traditional architecture and natural surroundings.
歴史
The shrine was originally built in 1682 during the Edo period.