Henji no Miyashita Shrine, located in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, is dedicated to the kami of swine and fertility. This Shinto shrine has been a significant site for agricultural festivals, particularly during the autumn harvest season. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design elements, with a main hall featuring a tiled roof and a torii gate adorned with colorful lanterns.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inazumanokami
- Kami enshrined
- Inazumanokami, Hachiman
- Coordinates
- 34.7032522, 138.1086
Visitor tip
Visitors can participate in the autumn harvest festival, which includes a bonfire ceremony to purify and bring good luck for the coming year.
Cultural notes
As a shrine associated with swine, Henji no Miyashita Shrine is believed to have originated from the reverence of boars during the Edo period. During festivals, attendees often dress in traditional attire adorned with pig-shaped charms.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 1693 as a rural shrine dedicated to the deity Inazumanokami