The Fifty-Suzumebachi Shrine in Miyagi Prefecture is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of prosperity and good fortune. Located near the Tsugaru Strait, it is believed to have been built during the Edo period to ensure safe passage for merchants traveling between the provinces. The shrine's name, 'Fifty-Suzumebachi', refers to a mythical sound made by 50 iron gongs suspended from a tree branch. According to legend, the sound was said to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman, Uchiyamato-no-Mikoto, Tsukiyomi
- Coordinates
- 38.4404831, 141.220456
Visitor tip
To make an offering at the shrine, ring the fifty suzumebachi on your way in to purify yourself before praying.
Cultural notes
The Fifty-Suzumebachi Shrine is connected to the mythological god of prosperity and good fortune, which is believed to reside within a nearby forest. Locals celebrate the shrine's annual festival, known as 'Tsugaru Omiya-Okuri-bon', where offerings are made to the kami and lanterns are lit to honor its benevolence.
Historical note
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