The Tsuchi-no-Oki-tsume-katana-giri-miya shrine, located in the Seto Inland Sea region of Kagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to the sea goddess and protector of fishermen, Oki-kotobiki. The shrine's name translates to 'the mountain with a golden, treasured sword'. The complex features various architectural styles, including traditional Shinto temples and samurai-era structures. Oki-kotobuki is associated with the protection of sailors and safe passage at sea.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Oki-kotobuki
- 祀られている神
- Oki-kotobuki
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid long queues, visit the shrine early in the morning or later in the evening when the sun is not directly overhead.
文化的背景
Oki-kotobuki is often invoked during the annual Omiyage Festival, where devotees bring gifts of fish and other seafood to the shrine. The complex also features a replica of a traditional Japanese sailboat and a wooden statue of Oki-kotobuki riding a giant catfish.
歴史
Established during the Edo period (1603-1867), this shrine was originally built as a sacred site for the local fishing community.