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Tsukiyomi Aramitama-no-miya

月讀荒御魂宮拝殿

Tsukiyomi Aramitama-no-miya Haiden

A subsidiary shrine within Ise Jingu that enshrines the aramitama (rough spirit) of Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of the moon and night. This shrine represents the more active, dynamic aspect of the moon kami, complementing the peaceful nigimitama aspect enshrined elsewhere.

宗派
Imperial
宗教
shinto
祭神
Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto (rough spirit)
祀られている神
Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto
創建
Ancient period
社格
Beppgu
座標
34.4732054, 136.729085

参拝のヒント

This shrine is located within the Ise Jingu complex, so follow the proper purification rituals and respectful behavior required at Japan's most sacred Shinto site.

文化的背景

The concept of aramitama represents the active, sometimes fierce aspect of a kami's divine nature, contrasting with the peaceful nigimitama. Tsukiyomi is one of the three noble children of Izanagi, alongside Amaterasu and Susanoo.

歴史

Established as part of the Ise Jingu complex, this shrine specifically venerates the aramitama manifestation of Tsukiyomi, reflecting the Shinto concept that kami possess both gentle (nigimitama) and assertive (aramitama) spiritual aspects.