Wakuhaba-yokohei Shrine, located in the town of Miyukawa in Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the goddess Inari Okami. The shrine is known for its traditional architecture and beautiful gardens. Visitors can experience the unique atmosphere of this ancient shrine by walking along the 'fox pathway' where many fox spirits are said to reside. Wakuhaba-yokohei Shrine has also been featured in various Japanese media, including films and television shows.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari
- 祀られている神
- Inari
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
When visiting the shrine, try to walk along the fox pathway early in the morning or late in the evening when the fox spirits are most active.
文化的背景
As an Inari Shrine, Wakuhaba-yokohei is famous for its 'tsukubai' stone basin where visitors can scoop up water as a symbol of purification before offering prayers. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a main hall dedicated to the goddess Inari and multiple smaller shrines along the grounds.
歴史
The shrine was built in 1864 as a new shrine for the old shrine at the site which dated back to the Edo period.