A traditional Koshin-do hall dedicated to the Taoist-Buddhist folk deity Koshin-sama, associated with protection and longevity beliefs derived from Chinese Taoism.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 34.6924286, 137.4984814
Visitor tip
Look for the characteristic three wise monkeys (see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil) often displayed at Koshin-do halls.
Cultural notes
Koshin worship combines Taoist, Buddhist, and Shinto elements, centered on the belief that three worms (sanshi) in the human body report misdeeds to heaven on Koshin nights, which occur every 60 days according to the Chinese zodiac calendar.