Prayer Shrine in Nagasaki, dedicated to the protection of sailors and travelers. Built during the Edo period, it is one of the few shrines in Japan that is not directly affiliated with a specific kami.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
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- 祀られている神
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- 座標
- 32.8368496, 130.0101044
参拝のヒント
Bring a small gift of sake or salt for the shrine's dedicated staff members who offer blessings to visitors at the entrance.
文化的背景
This shrine shares its name with the term 'prayer shrine', but it is not a typical Shinto shrine that enshrines a specific kami. Instead, it serves as a place for devotees to seek blessings and protection from the spirits of the sea.
歴史
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