Located in the Tsuruga region of Shimane Prefecture, Outa Taisha Ishisai Shinden is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of rice and fertility. The shrine complex includes several buildings, including the main hall, shrines dedicated to various regional kami, and a treasure house containing artifacts from the shrine's history. As one of the 10 most important shrines in Japan, Outa Taisha Ishisai Shinden is an important cultural and historical site.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Otohime
- 祀られている神
- Otohime, Shinei, Tamazunehime
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To make the most of your visit, consider bringing a camera with a polarizing filter to reduce glare from the sun shining through the shrine's wooden structure. This will help capture the intricate carvings and details of the building.
文化的背景
This shrine is associated with the god of rice and fertility, Otohime, who is also revered at other shrines in Japan. The shrine's treasure house contains a sacred rice bowl that is said to have been used by a famous Shinto priest.
歴史
Founded during the Nara period (712-794 CE), this shrine has been rebuilt several times due to earthquakes and other disasters.