Soegawa-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Soegawa-jinja is a small Shinto shrine in Hachirogata with simple wooden structures and a red torii gate at its entrance. The shrine is surrounded by trees and contains a purification fountain, a main prayer hall, and spaces for traditional offerings.
This shrine was founded around the sixth century and has been woven into the community for over a thousand years. It was originally classified as a Gō-sha, a significant rank in the old shrine classification system.
The name Soegawa-jinja refers to the sacred location at this site. Visitors observe daily practices like washing at the purification fountain and leaving wishes on wooden plates, showing how the community maintains its connection to this shrine.
Visitors should wash their hands and mouth at the purification fountain upon arrival, which is a standard preparation. The shrine is located in a rural area and is easiest to reach on foot or by local vehicles.
Visitors can tie small paper slips with luck predictions called omikuji to tree branches, a tradition ranging from very good to very bad. This simple yet meaningful act is a favorite part of the visit for many guests.
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