Hottemmon-Okami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Osaka, dedicated to the god of hot springs and fertility. The shrine's current main hall was built in 1924, but its history dates back to the Heian period. According to legend, a woman named Hottemmon was discovered in a hot spring by the god, who then elevated her status from human to goddess.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hottemmon
- 祀られている神
- Hottemmon
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visit during the Obon festival (mid-August) for a traditional dance performance honoring Hottemmon, where visitors can participate by joining in on the dance.
文化的背景
Hottemmon-Okami Shrine is closely tied to the region's hot spring culture and fertility traditions. The shrine's main hall features an impressive torii gate adorned with prayer cards from locals seeking blessings for good health and prosperity.
歴史
The shrine has been known since at least the Kamakura period, and its main hall was rebuilt in 1924.