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春日神社

Kyoto

Spring Day Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and the god of war Susanoo. The shrine's main hall features a striking torii gate and a beautiful garden, reflecting the traditional Japanese architecture and aesthetic. As one of the oldest shrines in Japan, Spring Day Shrine has been an important cultural and historical landmark for centuries.

宗教
shinto
祭神
Amaterasu
祀られている神
Amaterasu, Susanoo
座標
35.1018649, 135.481307

参拝のヒント

To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk to avoid the midday sun, which is sacred to Amaterasu.

文化的背景

As a significant Shinto site, Spring Day Shrine is closely tied to the mythology of the sun goddess Amaterasu and the god Susanoo. The shrine also hosts an annual spring festival in May, celebrating the arrival of warmer weather and longer days.

歴史

Founded in 645 AD during the Asuka period.

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