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蛭子神社

Tokushima

Fukushimijinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the Ryōgoku region in Tokushima Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its unique architecture, which features a distinctive thatched-roof torii gate and a large wooden door adorned with kanji characters. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese culture by participating in the shrine's annual autumn leaf viewing festival, where locals gather to admire the changing foliage and enjoy local delicacies.

宗教
shinto
祭神
Okuninushi
祀られている神
Okuninushi
座標
34.2284187, 134.4038569

参拝のヒント

For those interested in trying local specialties, head to the nearby Ichirin restaurant, which serves delicious Tokushima-style tonkatsu and other regional dishes.

文化的背景

Fukushimijinsha is believed to be associated with the Ryūgyū Kingdom, a feudal lorddom that played an important role in the region's history. The shrine is also said to be connected to the local legend of the Ryōgoku's founding by the god Okuninushi.

歴史

The shrine was established during the Edo period (1603-1867) and has been continuously maintained as a Shinto shrine.

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