Located in the scenic Chuzenji Lake area of Nagata, Tochigi Prefecture, but sometimes confused with a Shinto shrine in Chiba called 'Ko-ryuzu-san Tenmangu' which has Inari okami as its enshrined deity. The Ko-ryuzu-san Tenmangu shrine is dedicated to the god of rice and fertility. Its most distinctive feature is the beautiful vermilion torii gate that stands at the foot of the mountain where the god is said to reside.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari
- 祀られている神
- Inari
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
For those interested in taking a dip in the nearby hot springs, Ko-ryuzu-san Tenmangu is an ideal starting point.
文化的背景
This shrine has strong connections to the Shinto festival of Sanja matsuri, which is typically held in May. Visitors can participate in traditional dance and music performances as well as pray for good fortune and fertility.
歴史
The origins of this shrine are unclear, but it has been present since the Edo period (1603-1867).