Ishikawa Shrine, located in the town of Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of ice and water, Hie no Wakamatsu kami, but more notably to Shio Hie, also known as Shio Ise no Kami. Shio Ise no Kami is the kami of Ice and Water. The shrine was originally built in 1897 for the Tokorozawa town's patron deity. In recent years, it has expanded its worship to include Shio Hie. Visitors often pray for blessings related to ice and water.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Shio Hie
- 祀られている神
- Shio Hie
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Visitors can try their hand at a traditional Japanese ice sculpture competition held annually during the Obon Festival.
文化的背景
This shrine is notable for its Shio Hie, which has been worshipped for centuries. Its worship expanded to include Shio Ise no Kami in recent years. During the Obon Festival, visitors can participate in a traditional Japanese ice sculpture competition and see many beautiful sculptures on display.
歴史
Originally built in 1897