Deepawa Shrine, located in the heart of the Japanese Alps, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the forest and its inhabitants. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style, with a rectangular main hall surrounded by a lush cedar forest. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which feature a variety of autumn foliage and seasonal flowers.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祀られている神
- Tashirokamisanokami, Koizumi-no-Kami
- 座標
- 36.7762248, 138.3856111
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's serene atmosphere, consider visiting early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid crowds.
文化的背景
The shrine is dedicated to the kami of the forest and its inhabitants. Deepawa Shrine is also associated with the mythology of the local Kumano region, where the god Susanoo-no-Mikoto was said to have created a pond that became the source of the nearby river. During the autumn season, locals celebrate the arrival of the harvest with a festival in honor of the shrine's patron deity.
歴史
Founded in 1648 during the Edo period.