Komaki Shinmeisya, Shinto shrine in Japan
Komaki Shinmeisya is a small Shinto shrine located just north of Mt. Komaki in the city of Komaki. The grounds feature simple wooden structures with thatched roofs, old trees providing shade, and small stone lanterns that define the peaceful space.
The shrine was originally built on Mt. Komaki but was relocated during the Edo Period when Tokugawa Yoshinao restructured the town. This relocation marked a turning point in the shrine's history and its relationship with the local community.
The shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the Sun Goddess and one of the most important deities in Shintoism. Visitors can observe people performing daily prayers, hanging wooden plaques with wishes, and following traditional rituals such as hand washing before prayer.
The shrine is easily accessible and can be visited at any time of day, with early mornings and late evenings being preferred visiting times. A small shop nearby sells charms and amulets, and visitors should know that entering the shrine calls for traditional courtesy such as bowing and hand washing at the water basin.
The shrine is known for its three major annual festivals where ornately decorated festival floats are paraded through the streets, including the summer Akiba Matsuri with lanterns glowing at night and the autumn horse festival with a decorated horse. These floats house mechanical puppets from the Edo period made with intricate craftsmanship.
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