Izawanomiya

ヤマ田太郎 2 months ago

There was a possibility that this place might have become "Ise Grand Shrine". In fact, it has many things in common with Naiku, such as the shrine building being located in a deep green area a little further up the river. To explain a little bit, Amaterasu-sama was not suddenly enshrined in the current location of the Naiku. It was originally enshrined in the Imperial Palace in Yamato Province, but when the 10th Emperor Sujin set out on a journey to find a clean and solemn place where he could rest, guided by the princess's daughter, Wahime no Mikoto. I did. After searching for a sacred place and making temporary enshrinements in Omi, Mino, and Iga Provinces, they finally arrived in Ise Province. Such places are called "Motoise". It is said that Amaterasu-sama came to this place once as a candidate. This is one of those former Ise shrines, and that is why the deity enshrined here is ``Amaterasu Kodaimikami-mitama.'' It can be said that this place made it to the final selection of the candidate site for the enshrinement. There was another important requirement when deciding on the enshrinement location. The reason is that it is a place where there is an abundance of seafood and mountain products, and the food is extremely delicious. Lady Amaterasu may have been a great gourmet, as she went out of her way to invite Toyouke Omikami from Tanba Province to the Geku as a caterer in her later years (lol). In fact, the abundance of ingredients here is perfect. It's close to the sea, where you can easily get fresh seafood, and it's also a place with plenty of sunlight and a great harvest of grain. Even today, rice is grown at the adjacent "Isobe no Okanda" to serve at Ise Grand Shrine, and the rice-planting ceremony has been designated as an important intangible cultural property of the country. That's why I found out when I went there that it felt too bright and open for a place where ``God rests.'' In the end, the location of the Naiku was chosen because it was lined with giant cedar trees, and may have been superior in terms of grandeur. If you know about this background, you will feel more grateful when you visit the shrine (lol).

Kim Anh Dang 11 months ago

It is wonderful power spot🙏

James Rudow a year ago

This is a smaller temple in the Ise area. It is quite a history as well. It's not as big or as Grand as some of the other places but if you have the time it's worth it.

ADream In Japan a year ago

Shrine is very barebones, but is still manned. Part of the Ichinomiya pilgrimage. Construction is similar to Ise Jingu Geku and the Shuin Stamp is plain and simple like the Ise ones. There’s free parking and a bathroom just around the corner. On a weekday, I had to ring a bell to get my stamp, but he wrote it in my book. Quick stop. From here it’s 30 minutes to Ise Jingu Naiku.

ICHI HACHI 2 years ago

good