A Shinto shrine dedicated to agricultural deities, particularly those associated with farming implements and cultivation. The name 'Mikuwa' refers to sacred hoes or farming tools, indicating the shrine's strong connection to agricultural practices and the divine protection of crops and farming activities.
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- 宗派
- Agricultural deity shrine
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Deity of agriculture and farming tools
- 祀られている神
- Agricultural deity, Deity of farming tools
- 座標
- 34.932016, 137.1380052
参拝のヒント
Visit during planting or harvest seasons when the shrine's agricultural significance is most apparent and local farming rituals may be observed.
文化的背景
The shrine name contains the character for 'kuwa' (鍬) meaning hoe, reflecting the deep spiritual connection between Shinto practice and agricultural life in Japan. Such shrines traditionally served farming communities by providing spiritual support for successful harvests.