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一王子神社

Okayama

One Wangun Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Okayama Prefecture, dedicated to the kami One Wangun, revered as the patron of the Okayama region. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a main hall built using dolomite stone and a five-story pagoda. As one of the three shrines in Okayama that enshrine Wangun in English, this site stands out for its unique blend of Shinto and Buddhist traditions.

宗教
shinto
祭神
Wangun
祀られている神
Wangun
座標
34.589516, 133.7914289

参拝のヒント

To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at sunrise or sunset when the dolomite stone is illuminated by natural light.

文化的背景

One Wangun is often depicted as a powerful warrior, reflecting his role as a protector of the region. The shrine hosts an annual festival in October to honor the deity and promote harmony between humans and nature.

歴史

One Wangun Shrine was founded during the Nara period (710-794 CE).

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