Eight-Horsetail Shrine, a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of good fortune and prosperity, located in the city of Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. The shrine is famous for its beautiful architecture and stunning natural surroundings.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukuyomi-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukuyomi-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 39.70437, 141.1673296
Visitor tip
To fully experience the shrine's serene atmosphere, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the temple's vermilion torii gates.
Cultural notes
The shrine is closely associated with the regional deity, Tsukuyomi-no-kami, who is revered as a god of the moon and agriculture. The shrine's architecture is characterized by its distinctive eight-horsetail motif, which is said to symbolize good fortune and prosperity. Each year in May, the shrine hosts the 'Tsukimi' festival to celebrate the full moon, where locals gather to pray for good harvests and prosperity.
Historical note
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), Eight-Horsetail Shrine was one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan.