A nice random shrine that you can encounter during a stroll in Momijidani Park. It looks very old school and it fits the environment around very much. Almost like from some old fashioned anime.
Inside the stunning Momijidani Park, I visited Shinomiya Shrine, a hidden gem nestled among the lush foliage. This small, serene shrine is dedicated to the local deities and blends harmoniously with its natural surroundings.
The approach to Shinomiya Shrine is a peaceful walk through the park's picturesque pathways, with the famous Momijidani Bridge nearby, adding to the scenic beauty of the journey. The shrine itself is modest yet charming, featuring traditional wooden architecture and a tranquil ambiance that invites quiet reflection.
a shrine on the path to the ropeway station
I like the Park.
Shinomiya Shrine is one of the outer shrines of Itsukushima Shrine, located near the entrance to Momijidani Park.
The enshrined deity is Kagutsuchi-no-Kami, the god of fire, who is worshipped as the god of fire prevention. Originally believed to have provided benefits such as preventing forest fires, the shrine is now also believed to provide benefits for prosperous business and agriculture.
Shinomiya Shrine is also famous for its Tanomo-san festival, where prayers are made for bountiful harvests and the healthy growth of children. Small, decorated boats called Tanomo-bune, made by local families, are gathered at Shinomiya Shrine, where they are purified and then set adrift with offerings into the sea around Itsukushima Shrine. It is said that if the boat safely passes through the torii gate, a good harvest will occur.
Due to this event, Shinomiya Shrine is also affectionately known as Tanomo Shrine.
