A Shinto shrine dedicated to Tamonten, the Buddhist deity also known as Vaisravana, who serves as one of the Four Heavenly Kings and guardian of the north. This represents the syncretic blending of Buddhist and Shinto traditions common in Japanese religious practice.
- 宗派
- Tamonten
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tamonten (Vaisravana)
- 祀られている神
- Tamonten
- 座標
- 34.8841296, 136.5813414
参拝のヒント
Look for statues or imagery depicting an armored warrior figure, as this is the traditional representation of Tamonten.
文化的背景
Tamonten is revered as a protector deity and guardian of treasure, often depicted in armor holding a pagoda and spear. The worship of this Buddhist deity within a Shinto framework exemplifies the historical religious syncretism of Japan before the Meiji period separation of Buddhism and Shintoism.