Shijūkusho-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Shijūkusho-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Kimotsuki built in the nagare-zukuri architectural style, featuring a gently sloping roof that extends over the front. The shrine honors 49 deities and has served the community as a place for prayer and worship for more than 1000 years.
The shrine was founded in 984 when Tomo Kaneyuki brought a divine spirit from Ise and established it here. Since then, it has remained a central place for religious practice in the Kimotsuki region.
The shrine serves as a gathering place for the community, where local people come to pray and participate in traditional ceremonies throughout the year. The yabusame horseback archery festival keeps centuries-old customs alive and connects residents to their spiritual heritage.
The shrine has a parking area on the west side where visitors can leave their cars and easily access the grounds. The site is well maintained with quiet paths that invite leisurely walks and exploration of the surroundings.
Every October, the shrine hosts a historic horseback archery festival where a local middle school second-year student performs after just two months of training. The tradition spans nearly 900 years, and the community believes a deity enters the young archer during the ceremony.
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