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Tamura Shrine
is a Shinto shrine in the Ichinomiya neighborhood of the city of Takamatsu, Kagawa, Takamatsu in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the ''ichinomiya'' of former Sanuki Province. The main festivals of the shrine are held annually on May 8 and October 8. It is located approximately 7 km south of downtown Takamatsu. The area has abundant spring water, and the shrine is based on the worship of the god of water and the shrine's inner shrine is built over a spring. The name 'Tamura' is based on locale, and has no relationship with Sakanoue no Tamuramaro like other shrines of the same name in other parts of Japan. Enshrined ''kami'' The ''kami'' enshrined at Tamura Jinja are: * , the daughter of the 7th Emperor Kōrei, and a ''miko'' known for her divine marriage with Omononushi (the god of Mount Miwa) * , the son of Emperor Kōrei and conqueror of the Kingdom of Kibi. * , leader of the earthly ''kami''. * * History The origins of Tamura Jinja are unknown. The monk Gyoki built a s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinto
, also called Shintoism, is a religion originating in Japan. Classified as an East Asian religions, East Asian religion by Religious studies, scholars of religion, it is often regarded by its practitioners as Japan's indigenous religion and as a nature religion. Scholars sometimes call its practitioners ''Shintoists'', although adherents rarely use that term themselves. With no central authority in control of Shinto, there is much diversity of belief and practice evident among practitioners. A polytheism, polytheistic and animism, animistic religion, Shinto revolves around supernatural entities called the (神). The are believed to inhabit all things, including forces of nature and prominent landscape locations. The are worshipped at household shrines, family shrines, and Shinto shrine, ''jinja'' public shrines. The latter are staffed by priests, known as , who oversee offerings of food and drink to the specific enshrined at that location. This is done to cultivate harmony ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
