Love and Fidelity Shrine, dedicated to the Shinto god of love, fertility, and war, Amaterasu is one of Japan's most famous shrines. Built on the site where Queen Kōshōnaka no Iratsume was buried in the Heian period, it has been a significant cultural landmark for centuries.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amaterasu
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Tsukuyomi-no-Kami
- 座標
- 35.072119, 135.2250946
参拝のヒント
Visit during cherry blossom season to witness the beautiful vermilion torii gate adorned with thousands of lanterns and participate in the Shishin no Hi festival, which honors the memory of those who died at sea.
文化的背景
As a symbol of fertility, women often tie ribbons on the shrine's gates or perform ritual dances during the Obon festival. The shrine's sacred trees are also said to have healing properties and are used in traditional medicine.
歴史
Built during the Heian period (794-1185 CE)