Bornose Shrine, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of birth and longevity. Built during the Edo period, the shrine's main hall, the honden, features a unique hachi-no-hi shrine festival held annually on August 28th, which honors the eight virtues of human life. The shrine is also famous for its beautiful garden, which is said to be a favorite of the local patron deity, Yamato no Orochi, and its traditional Shinto sweets and drinks are popular among visitors.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Orochi
- 祀られている神
- Yamato no Orochi, Other kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Be sure to try some of the shrine's famous shizuka sweets, which are only available during the hachi-no-hi festival. They are traditionally made with rice flour and sugar and come in a variety of flavors.
文化的背景
The shrine is said to be one of the few shrines in Japan that honors Yamato no Orochi, a powerful deity from Japanese mythology who was said to have eight heads. The shrine's garden also features several stone lanterns and a pond with over 100 types of aquatic plants.
歴史
Built during the Edo period in the late 17th century.