Located in the Niigata Prefecture, Yūsui-jinsha (or Matsushita-yashiro) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of rice fields and agriculture. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design with a tiled roof and a main hall, or hondo, that dates back to the Edo period. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which feature several smaller shrines and torii gates dedicated to various kami.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Matsushita-yashiro
- 祀られている神
- Matsushita-yashiro
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To respect the shrine's traditional architecture, please remove your shoes before entering the main hall and avoid taking photos inside the hondo.
文化的背景
Yūsui-jinsha is one of the few shrines in Japan dedicated to a deity specifically associated with agriculture. Visitors can experience the shrine's unique connection to rice fields during the annual Matsushita Festival, which celebrates the harvest season.
歴史
Founded in 1703 as a Shinto shrine to honor rice fields and agriculture.