Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, New Town Evening Lights Shrine is a small Shinto shrine dedicated to the protection and prosperity of fishermen and travelers in the area. The shrine's name refers to its location near a famous intersection known as New Town, where colorful lights were displayed during the Edo period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari
- 祀られている神
- Inari, Okami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Try the local specialty 'toba engawa' fish soup, a hearty and flavorful dish often served at the nearby town's restaurants.
文化的背景
The shrine is associated with the Shinto deity Inari Okami, revered for fertility and prosperity. The area around the shrine also hosts an annual autumn festival in honor of the deity, featuring traditional dances and lantern displays.
歴史
Built during the Meiji era (1868-1912) in honor of Emperor Meiji.