Stonehenge Shrine in Gunma Prefecture is dedicated to the Shinto god of agriculture, Inari Okami. The shrine's history dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867) and features a unique blend of traditional Japanese architecture with Western influences. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which include a beautiful garden and a statue of Inari Okami riding a tortoise.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Inari Okami
- 祀られている神
- Inari Okami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visitors should dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering the shrine's main hall to show respect.
文化的背景
Inari Okami is revered as the patron deity of merchants, rice farmers, and those seeking good fortune. The shrine is famous for its 'tsukimi-zuka', a special altar where devotees can pray for a successful harvest.
歴史
The shrine was originally built in 1630 as a rural shrine dedicated to local farming deities.