Seto Eight-High Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea, Otori Hiromoto and the god of prosperity, Inari Okami. Located in the coastal town of Hikawa-gun in Shimane Prefecture, the shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture. The shrine complex includes a main hall, a shrine square, and several smaller shrines dedicated to various kami, including the god of commerce, the god of agriculture, and the god of fishing.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Otori Hiromoto, Inari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Otori Hiromoto, Inari Okami, God of commerce
- 座標
- 34.2297283, 133.0509144
参拝のヒント
Visitors can try their luck at the shrine's famous coin toss game, where throwing coins into a designated box is believed to bring good fortune. The shrine also has a small museum that showcases local art and artifacts.
文化的背景
In Seto Eight-High Shrine, the god of prosperity, Inari Okami, is worshipped alongside the god of the sea, Otori Hiromoto, as well as several other kami associated with commerce, agriculture, and fishing. The shrine is also famous for its unique architectural style, which features a blend of traditional and modern elements.
歴史
The shrine was founded in 1646 during the Edo period, and its current structure dates back to the early Meiji period.