Interval Shrine, located in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of the interval between life and death. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical period as a Kamakura-era temple, with a unique wooden torii gate. The shrine is said to be the final resting place of a local samurai leader, who was revered as a hero in Japanese mythology.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Aragaki-no-Okami, Other local kami
- Coordinates
- 34.7611984, 134.8508456
Visitor tip
Pay respects at the shrine's main torii gate at dawn or dusk for a serene atmosphere.
Cultural notes
The shrine is associated with the legend of a local samurai who sacrificed himself to protect his village from invading forces. The kami enshrined here is believed to be the spirit of this hero, known as Aragaki-no-Okami in Japanese mythology.
Historical note
Founded during the Kamakura era (1185-1333),