Located in the Hakone region of Kanagawa Prefecture, Tsurugi Tachi Iwa Toko Wake-no-Mikoto Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Wake-no-Mikoto, known for his association with the legend of the sword Tsurugi Tachi. This shrine is one of several shrines in Japan that share this name and are connected by the shared mythological figure of Wake-no-Mikoto, who was said to have possessed supernatural strength and agility.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Wake-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Wake-no-Mikoto
- 座標
- 35.1130085, 138.9337133
参拝のヒント
Visit the shrine's main hall early in the morning to avoid the crowds, and take a moment to admire the unique Iwa-style stone pillar that serves as a shrine monument.
文化的背景
In Shinto tradition, Tsurugi Tachi Iwa Toko Wake-no-Mikoto Shrine is associated with the legend of the samurai Tsurugi Tachi, said to possess supernatural strength and agility. The shrine is also connected to the mythology surrounding the Hakone region, where it is believed that the kami reside in the natural hot springs and waterfalls.
歴史
The shrine was originally built during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) to commemorate the victory of the Minamoto clan over their rivals in a regional conflict.