Tsurugasone Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami of the same name, the shrine is believed to have originated during the Edo period (1603-1867). The shrine's architecture reflects its historical connection to the Matsudaira clan, who were once the daimyos of Sendai.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tsurugasone
- 祀られている神
- Tsurugasone
- 座標
- 38.5730191, 140.9887976
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's historic significance, it is recommended that visitors dress modestly and remove their shoes before entering the main hall.
文化的背景
Tsurugasone Jinja is associated with the mythology of the Tsugaru region, where the name 'tsuruga' refers to a type of coastal cliff. The shrine is also said to be connected to the legend of the 'Tsugaru no Kami', who was believed to have created the rivers and streams of the region.
歴史
Founded in 1631 as a family shrine for the Matsudaira clan.