Water-Sky Palace Shrine in Hokkaido is dedicated to the kami of water and weather, revered by the indigenous Ainu people as well as the Japanese Shinto community. The shrine's architecture blends traditional Japanese styles with local materials, reflecting the region's cultural exchange between Japan and the surrounding Borsia region.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
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- 祀られている神
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- 座標
- 43.2245209, 141.5416581
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's unique atmosphere, visit at dawn or dusk to witness the sunrise over Mt. Furano, which is said to be a favorite haunt of the shrine's kami.
文化的背景
The shrine is known for its annual 'Furano Water Festival', where participants dress up in traditional Ainu attire and perform dances to appease the water kami, as well as its stunning views of Mt. Furano and the surrounding landscape, which are said to be a manifestation of the shrine's connection to the natural world.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt in 1961 after being damaged during World War II.