Ise Grand Shrine is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, but originally from Mie Prefecture. It was built to honor the Sun Goddess Amaterasu and is considered a treasure house of Shinto traditions and customs.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amaterasu
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu, Oho-no-Kami
- 座標
- 36.3993816, 140.4676209
参拝のヒント
To respect the shrine's sacred atmosphere, remove your shoes before entering the main hall and avoid taking pictures inside the inner sanctum.
文化的背景
Ise Grand Shrine is particularly famous for its association with the myth of Amaterasu, who hid in a cave on the island of Kumano. The shrine also hosts an annual festival to celebrate the goddess's return from her celestial abode.
歴史
The shrine was originally constructed at the site of an ancient temple dedicated to Amaterasu in the 8th century.