Bornosai Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Sakata, Akita Prefecture. As the only shrine dedicated to the god of rice and fertility in Japan, Bornosai Shrine is an important cultural site. The shrine's architecture reflects its significance as a agricultural center, with traditional Japanese buildings such as the honden and torii gates.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Mikoto no Okami
- 祀られている神
- Mikoto no Okami
- 座標
- 39.7305953, 140.2859514
参拝のヒント
To make the most of your visit, try to arrive early in the morning when the sun is rising, allowing you to witness the beautiful sunrise at the shrine's garden.
文化的背景
Bornosai Shrine has a long history of connections to agriculture and fertility. According to legend, the god of rice, known as Mikoto no Okami, appeared to the local people in the form of a 'face' and bestowed fertility upon their land. The shrine is also famous for its sacred sake brewery, which produces a special sake reserved only for the shrine's New Year (Oshogatsu) ceremonies.
歴史
The shrine was founded during the Edo period (1603-1867) to honor the god of rice and fertility.