A prominent Shinto shrine in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, famous for its connection to the legendary romance between Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinada-hime. The shrine is particularly renowned for its mirror pond divination ritual, where visitors float coins on paper to predict romantic fortune.
- 宗派
- Imperial
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinada-hime
- 祀られている神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushinada-hime, Oinamuchi-no-Mikoto, Aoji-no-Mikoto, Akahiko-no-Mikoto, Yukitsuhiko-no-Mikoto
- 創建
- Ancient period
- 座標
- 34.8926094, 136.5777231
参拝のヒント
Try the famous mirror pond divination ritual where you place a coin on special paper and float it on the pond - if it sinks quickly, love is near.
文化的背景
The shrine is central to one of Japan's most famous mythological love stories from the Kojiki, making it a popular destination for those seeking romantic blessings. The Yamata-no-Orochi legend represents the triumph of order over chaos and is foundational to Japanese mythology.
歴史
According to legend, Yaegaki Shrine marks the location where Susanoo-no-Mikoto built a palace for his bride Kushinada-hime after defeating the eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi. The shrine has been a center of worship for over a millennium, with the current buildings reflecting centuries of devotion to the divine couple.