Located in the town of Shibukawa, Gunma Prefecture, San'emon-ji is one of Japan's oldest and most prestigious Shinto shrines. Dedicated to the god of storms, storms god Sanenō-in, and the god of prosperity, god YamatanoOkami, the shrine is renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history dating back over 1,300 years.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Sanenō-in, YamatanoOkami
- 祀られている神
- Storm god Sanenō-in, God of prosperity YamatanoOkami
- 座標
- 35.9165628, 139.4087991
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the sun casts a golden glow on the torii gate.
文化的背景
San'emon-ji is famous for its unique 'hira-mono' architecture, which features intricately carved wooden doors and pillars. The shrine also hosts a traditional New Year (Oshogatsu) festival, where visitors can participate in rituals and games to ensure good luck for the coming year.
歴史
Founded during the Nara period in 718 CE.