Love and Fertility Shrine in Kyoto's Kiyamachi District, Love and Fertility are closely tied to the Buddhist concept of 'bunmei' (Human-Deity) which emphasized harmony between humans and nature.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ōkuninushi
- 祀られている神
- Ōkuninushi, the god of fertility, prosperity, and love
- 座標
- 35.6838918, 135.0276563
参拝のヒント
Visit the main hall during cherry blossom season for a stunning display of beautiful blooms.
文化的背景
This shrine is famous for its traditional architecture and vibrant festivals. In spring, it hosts the 'Yuki-yujo-tanabata' festival to celebrate the legend of two lovers separated by fate. The legend says that if you tie your shoelaces together with a thread during the summer solstice and then cut them apart at dawn on July 7th, the lovers will be reunited.
歴史
Founded during the Edo period (1603-1868), this shrine was originally dedicated to the Shinto god of love, fertility and prosperity.