会地早雄神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the Japanese prefecture of Nagano, famous for its unique history and connection to the Yamato period. The shrine's primary enshrined deity is Tamayori-no-Mikoto, a kami associated with good fortune and prosperity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tamayori-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Tamayori-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 36.424334, 138.194244
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's significance, visitors should bring a small gift of sake or rice balls, which are traditionally offered to the kami at the shrine's main altar.
Cultural notes
As a shrine dedicated to Tamayori-no-Mikoto, willow trees and rice fields are believed to be sacred sites associated with the deity. Visitors can see these features during their visit, which is typically held in autumn when the leaves change colors.
Historical note
The shrine was originally established during the Nara period (710-794 CE), but its current structure dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE).