Ishikichishinsha is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to a local kami and is believed to have been built during the Heian period (794-1185). The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style of the time, with a tiled roof and wooden structures. The shrine is also famous for its stone cutting traditions, with visitors often seeing artisans at work on the premises.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
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- Coordinates
- 35.655381, 134.8241029
Visitor tip
To fully experience the shrine's stone cutting traditions, it is recommended to visit during the stone cutting festival (held in May), where artisans will be working on the premises and visitors can watch the process firsthand.
Cultural notes
The kami enshrined at Ishikichishinsha is believed to have originated from the myth of a local rice paddy being protected by a powerful spirit. This legend has been passed down through generations and is still celebrated during the shrine's annual spring festival (Shunbun Matsuri).
Historical note
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