Located in the town of Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Ishi-no-kami-hara Shrine is dedicated to Ishi-no-kami, a local kami associated with stone and minerals. The shrine's architecture reflects its location near the Arakawa River, which once provided ample fishing opportunities for local residents. While the exact founding era of the shrine is unknown, it is believed to have been established during the Edo period (1603-1867).
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ishi-no-kami
- 祀られている神
- Ishi-no-kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visitors can try their luck at the shrine's stone-grinding altar, a unique feature that allows devotees to grind stones into ritual powder.
文化的背景
In Shinto tradition, Ishi-no-kami is revered as a guardian deity of the region's mining and fishing industries. The shrine hosts an annual Mineral Festival in May, where participants collect mineral samples from various parts of Japan and display them at the shrine.
歴史
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