Imamura Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the local deity of Imamura village. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Heian-style design, with a rectangular main hall and several smaller shrines. The primary enshrined kami is Yamato no Okami, the god of rice and agriculture.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Yamato no Okami
- 祀られている神
- Yamato no Okami, Local kami for Imamura village
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid long lines, consider visiting the shrine during the off-season or early morning hours.
文化的背景
Imamura Shrine is known for its annual autumn festival, which features a traditional harvest dance and the exchange of food offerings to the kami. The shrine also has a unique feature in that it enshrines not only Yamato no Okami but also several other regional kami, including the local patron deity of the village.
歴史
The shrine was founded in 1642 during the Edo period.