Located in the town of Tateyama, Gunma Prefecture, Karōmatsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu Ōmikami and the wind god Bishamonten. The shrine's name roughly translates to ' Horse-Headed God Temple.' Karōmatsu is believed to be a former residence of a samurai who was revered for his bravery during the Edo period. Visitors can see a statue of the horse-headed god, Kusunokami, carved from cedar wood.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Kusunokami
- 祀られている神
- Kusunokami
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To avoid long wait times, consider visiting Karōmatsu Shrine during the week or early morning when it is least crowded.
文化的背景
As a shrine located near Tateyama Mountain, Karōmatsu Shrine celebrates the annual Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route festival in July, which commemorates the mountain's sacred status. The shrine is also famous for its Kusunokami statues, believed to ward off evil spirits.
歴史
Founded in the Heian period (794-1185 CE),