Located in the city of Echizen, Fukui Prefecture was an old location, but currently it is located in Shiga Prefecture, this shrine is dedicated to a kami named Hikoboshi or Yukihime, which is believed to be a female spirit of the dead. The shrine's architecture reflects its origins as a mountain shrine and features traditional Japanese design elements. The shrine is also famous for its autumn leaves and stunning views of Lake Biwa.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hikoboshi
- 祀られている神
- Yukihime, Hikoboshi
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully experience the shrine's beauty, consider visiting during the autumn foliage season or at sunset when the surrounding hills are bathed in golden light.
文化的背景
Yukihime is said to be a spirit who travels between the world of the living and the dead on a bridge of grasshoppers over the Biwa Lake. The shrine's annual Obon festival honors her spirit and is accompanied by traditional dances and offerings.
歴史
The shrine was originally located in Fukui Prefecture but was relocated to Shiga Prefecture in the Meiji period. null