Located in the city of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture is sometimes confused with another shrine, but it was originally built at the site where the famous Japanese poet Masaoka Shiki would often visit and draw inspiration from. This shrine has strong connections to the region's folklore, including a legend about its founder receiving divine power from the 7th-century deity Amaterasu Omikami.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hachiman
- 祀られている神
- Hachiman, Okami, Towa no kami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Try some local sake and onigiri at the shrine's food stall, which is a great place to rest your feet while taking in the scenic views of Lake Biwa.
文化的背景
The shrine features traditional Heian-period architecture, with a rectangular main hall and several smaller shrines dedicated to various regional deities. The 12th-century torii gate has been rebuilt, but it is still an impressive structure.
歴史
Built in the Heian period (794–1185 CE), during the reign of Emperor Kanmu.