Located in Iwate Prefecture, 卯子酉神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of rice and fertility. The shrine's primary enshrined kami is Kuromori no Kami, who is revered as the protector of agriculture and prosperity. Built during the Edo period, the shrine's architecture reflects the traditional style of Iwate's northern region, featuring a rectangular main hall with a hipped roof.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kuromori
- Kami enshrined
- Kuromori, no, Kami
- Coordinates
- 39.3374829, 141.3701372
Visitor tip
To appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight casts a golden glow on the main hall.
Cultural notes
Kuromori no Kami is often invoked for blessings on rice crops and farmwork. The shrine also celebrates the annual harvest festival, which takes place in late autumn to ensure a bountiful harvest.
Historical note
The shrine was established in the late Edo period, during the reign of Tokugawa Iemochi.