Located in the heart of Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaido, 継立神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Inari Okami. The shrine's name '継' refers to the Japanese knotwork used in its architecture. It is believed that Inari Okami brought prosperity and good fortune to the area by granting a river's source with water at this place. The shrine is particularly famous for its beautiful gardens, serene walking paths, and traditional Japanese-style buildings.
- 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
For visitors, we recommend entering the shrine through the 'sugi-kae' gate, which is one of the few remaining gates from the original shrine's construction. Be sure to ring the bronze bell at the entrance before approaching the main hall.
文化的背景
Inari Okami is often depicted with fox spirits, known as kitsune, who are believed to possess spiritual powers and wisdom. The shrine celebrates the annual 'Hinamatsuri' festival in May to honor Inari's association with child birth and growth.
歴史
The shrine was originally built during the Edo period (1603-1868) as a small shrine to worship Inari Okami.