Takayama Jinja Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the goddess of mercy, Manabu-no-kozukafusa, and the god of agriculture, Takayama no Okami. The shrine is located in the heart of Kagawa Prefecture, within the city of Kotohira, and is one of Japan's most important pilgrimage sites. Founded in 664, the shrine has played a significant role in local history and culture.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Sanakunoshita no Kami (God of Agriculture) and Manabu-no-Kozukafusa (Goddess of Mercy)
- 祀られている神
- Sanaka-kunoshita no kami, Manabu no Kozukafusa
- 座標
- 34.1609423, 133.6548602
参拝のヒント
To experience the full tranquility of the shrine grounds, visit at dawn or dusk to witness the gentle sunlight filtering through the vermilion torii gates.
文化的背景
Takayama Jinja Shrine is closely associated with the legend of Urashima Taro, a famous Japanese folktale about a fisherman who visits an underwater palace and falls in love with a sea goddess. The shrine also celebrates the annual Sanaka Matsuri festival, honoring the god Takayama no Okami.
歴史
Founded in 664, during the Asuka period.