Fukushima no Oyoshi-hime Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of rice and fertility, located in Fukushima City, Ibaraki Prefecture. The shrine's current structure dates back to 1889, but it is believed that the original shrine was built during the Edo period. The shrine's main deity is Fukushima no Oyoshi-hime, a kami associated with rice, fertility, and women's health.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Oyoshi-hime
- 祀られている神
- Oyoshi-hime
- 座標
- 35.779153, 140.313769
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit during cherry blossom season (March-April) to see the beautiful blooming trees along the main path.
文化的背景
Fukushima no Oyoshi-hime is often invoked for fertility and women's health issues. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May to celebrate the arrival of spring and the patron deity's powers.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt after a fire in 1869.