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Itsukushima Shrine

厳島神社

Itsukushima Jinja

Nara

A local Itsukushima Shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the sea goddess Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto. Like other Itsukushima shrines throughout Japan, it venerates the same deity as the famous shrine in Hiroshima, often associated with water, islands, and protection of travelers.

宗派
Benzaiten
宗教
shinto
祭神
Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto
祀られている神
Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto
座標
33.5583199, 135.8956133

参拝のヒント

Check local access conditions as smaller Itsukushima shrines may have limited facilities compared to major tourist destinations.

文化的背景

Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto is one of the three sister goddesses born from the purification ritual of Susanoo and Amaterasu, often associated with water, beauty, and eloquence in Shinto mythology.

歴史

This shrine is one of numerous Itsukushima shrines established throughout Japan to venerate Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto, following the influence of the original Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima. Local Itsukushima shrines often served regional communities seeking protection for maritime activities and safe travel.

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