Located in the Kamigamo region of Kyoto, Sukida Hime Jinja is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Sukida-hime, the female spirit of the rice field. The shrine is known for its picturesque surroundings and traditional architecture, dating back to the Heian period.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
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- 祀られている神
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- 座標
- 35.4233919, 135.6856618
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit during cherry blossom season (March-April) and take a stroll along the nearby Kamigamo River, which is said to bring good luck.
文化的背景
Sukida-hime is associated with fertility and prosperity. The shrine hosts an annual festival in June to celebrate the goddess's bounty, featuring traditional dances and offerings of sake and mochi.
歴史
The shrine was built in 1192 during the Kamakura period, originally as a humble shrine to honor the local kami. Over time, it evolved into a prominent Shinto shrine in Kyoto.