Located in the city of Nagahama, Hatakeyama-taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deities of good luck and prosperity, with a focus on ensuring safe passage during naval voyages. The shrine's name 'Hatakeyama' refers to a local legend about a priest who predicted the founding of the city.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Yakemochi no kami
- 祀られている神
- Yakemochi no kami
- 座標
- 34.9344071, 136.3489678
参拝のヒント
Visitors can take a short walk along the nearby Nagahama harbor and enjoy the views of Lake Biwa while reflecting on their wishes at the shrine's vermilion torii gate.
文化的背景
As an important site for sailors and fishermen, Hatakeyama-taisha is often visited during festivals like the 'Sumida Festival', which honors the deity of good luck and prosperity. The shrine's traditional architecture features a distinctive five-story pagoda and a large vermillion torii gate.
歴史
The shrine was rebuilt after being destroyed in the 17th century by forces from the Tokugawa shogunate, with its current structure dating back to the Edo period.