Goshin'ō Shrine, dedicated to Okuninushi-Ōno-Mikoto, is a Shinto shrine located in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, but also has a branch in Ibaraki Prefecture near Saitama City and a small branch in Chiba Prefecture. However, the shrine with the name 諏訪神社 (Shugoshin-jinja) is actually located in Tōchigi Prefecture, not Chiba. It was founded during the Heian period and is known for its beautiful architecture and traditional festivals.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Okuninushi-Ōno-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Okuninushi-Ōno-Mikoto
- 座標
- 35.1170225, 140.058177
参拝のヒント
Visitors can try to make a wish at the shrine's famous 'love booth,' where couples tie strings with their names on them in hopes of a long and happy marriage.
文化的背景
This shrine is known for its beautiful architecture, including a large torii gate and a five-story pagoda. It is also famous for its traditional festivals, such as the Sanja Matsuri, which takes place every March. The shrine is said to be inhabited by Okuninushi-Ōno-Mikoto, the god of prosperity and good fortune.
歴史
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185)