Located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Eighteen Stage Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea and storms, Hachiman Tenjin. The shrine's name refers to its original structure with eighteen pillars at the entrance. With a long history dating back to the Edo period, the shrine has undergone significant renovations while maintaining its traditional architecture.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hachiman
- 祀られている神
- Hachiman
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
Try visiting early in the morning or late in the evening to avoid crowds and enjoy a serene atmosphere.
文化的背景
Hachiman Tenjin, the primary kami enshrined at Eighteen Stage Shrine, is believed to be the god of the sea, storms, and war. According to legend, Hachiman was a samurai who helped Emperor Kinmei defeat the Korean king Sejong. The shrine's main hall features a distinctive red-lacquered torii gate and a large wooden statue of Tenjin.
歴史
Founded in 1686 during the Edo period.