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七福神 蛭子神社

Ibaraki

Located in the town of Fukuda, Ibaraki Prefecture, 燃子神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichi-fuku-jin). The shrine's main deity is Shirokaji-Okami, one of the Seven Gods, who is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. Visitors can experience the shrine's peaceful atmosphere and observe traditional Shinto rituals.

宗教
shinto
祭神
Shirokaji-Okami
祀られている神
Shirokaji-Okami
座標
36.1928261, 139.7038904

参拝のヒント

For those visiting during the New Year (Oshogatsu) season, be sure to take a moment to participate in the traditional ritual of 'tsutsugaki,' where visitors write wishes on special paper and tie them to the torii gate as an offering to the kami.

文化的背景

Fukuda-shrine is known for its unique architectural style, which combines elements of traditional Shinto architecture with local Ibaraki Prefecture influences. The shrine's main hall features a distinctive tile roof and a beautiful garden with a tranquil pond. Visitors can also experience the shrine's connection to the mythology of the Seven Gods of Fortune, who are said to bring good luck and prosperity.

歴史

The shrine was established in 1848 as a shrine for the local Fukuda clan.

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