A Konpira shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to maritime safety and prosperity. Like other Konpira shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a place of worship for seafarers, fishermen, and those seeking protection during travel, particularly ocean voyages.
- 宗派
- Konpira
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ōmononushi-no-Kami
- 祀られている神
- Ōmononushi-no-Kami
- 座標
- 31.583399, 130.5603664
参拝のヒント
Bring offerings related to safe travels or maritime activities, as this shrine specializes in protection during journeys.
文化的背景
Konpira shrines are associated with the Buddhist deity Kompira-daigongen, which was syncretized with the Shinto deity Ōmononushi during the medieval period. These shrines became particularly important for maritime communities throughout coastal Japan.