Henji no Miyashita Shrine, located in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of swine and fertility. This Shinto shrine has been a significant site for agricultural festivals, particularly during the autumn harvest season. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design elements, with a main hall featuring a tiled roof and a torii gate adorned with colorful lanterns.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inazumanokami
- 祀られている神
- Inazumanokami, Hachiman
- 座標
- 34.7032522, 138.1086
参拝のヒント
Visitors can participate in the autumn harvest festival, which includes a bonfire ceremony to purify and bring good luck for the coming year.
文化的背景
As a shrine associated with swine, Henji no Miyashita Shrine is believed to have originated from the reverence of boars during the Edo period. During festivals, attendees often dress in traditional attire adorned with pig-shaped charms.
歴史
The shrine was originally built in 1693 as a rural shrine dedicated to the deity Inazumanokami