Indo-Hellenistic style shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, god of rice and storms, is a prominent Shinto site in Kamakura. Located in the town of Hadano, Chiba Prefecture, it is one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines and has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2013. The shrine complex features the largest wooden torii gate in Japan, over 500 years old, and a large ceremonial hall known as the 'Haiden'. This site plays an important role in Japanese culture, particularly during the annual rice-planting festival.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Susanoo, The Storm God
- 座標
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参拝のヒント
For visitors looking to experience a traditional Shinto ceremony, consider attending the annual 'Matsuri' festival in July, which features rituals and offerings to Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
文化的背景
As a prominent Shinto site, the shrine is also associated with rice-planting festivals, particularly during the 'Toshigami Matsuri' in January, where worshippers pray for good harvests.
歴史
Originally built in 646 CE by Emperor Nijou, but renovated extensively during the Kamakura period (1185-1333)