City Kame Shrine, located in Saitama Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture and fertility, Katsuragi-no-kami. Built in the Edo period (1633-1867), the shrine's main hall features a distinctive tiled roof and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The shrine is famous for its numerous Shinto shrines within shrines, known as 'honden-ha,' which reflect the traditional Japanese practice of multiple deities within a single shrine complex.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Katsuragi-no-kami
- 祀られている神
- Tenzai-inbushi, Takigahara-no-Okami
- 座標
- 35.7481219, 139.6196409
参拝のヒント
To experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine, visit early in the morning or just before sunset when the main hall is bathed in golden light.
文化的背景
Katsuragi-no-kami, the primary deity enshrined at City Kame Shrine, is revered for his role as a kami of fertility and agriculture. The shrine's unique honden-ha design reflects Japan's Shinto heritage and its emphasis on communal worship.
歴史
Founded in 1633 during the Edo period, City Kame Shrine was originally constructed to honor a local deity believed to protect the surrounding rice fields.