Deeply rooted in Japanese folklore, the Shrine of Amatsukami Okami, or Ama-no-yasuragi, is a Shinto shrine located on the northern island of Hokkaido, not Ibaraki. However, there is another shrine with the name 浅間大神, dedicated to the kami Amaterasu Ōmikami's sacred power and its connection to the sea. The main enshrined deities are the three Amatsukami Okami, or Great Gods of Heaven.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Amatsukami Okami
- 祀られている神
- Amaterasu, Omitsama-no-kami, Ameno-Hashihime
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn when the sun rises over the sea, illuminating the torii gate.
文化的背景
This shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and sculptures of Amatsukami Okami. During the autumn season, the shrine hosts a festival in honor of Amaterasu Ōmikami's sacred power.
歴史
The shrine was established during the Edo period (1603-1868), with its origins dating back to a smaller shrine built in the early 17th century.