Tsutsukigahara Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The shrine's main hall is adorned with a beautiful sliding door made of Japanese cypress, and its grounds are surrounded by a serene forest that has been preserved since the Heian period. Visitors can walk through the forest paths to experience the peaceful atmosphere of this ancient shrine.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu, Ozusume
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's architecture, visit during cherry blossom season (March-April) and take a stroll along the nearby Tsutsugihara River.
文化的背景
Tsutsukigahara Shrine is closely associated with the legend of Amaterasu, the sun goddess who descended to the underworld to escape her sister's jealousy. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in June to celebrate the summer solstice and honor the kami.
歴史
The shrine was founded in 1717 during the Edo period.