Goryō-jinja, kuil Shinto di Jepang
Goryō-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Sanda, Japan, featuring simple wooden buildings with traditional roofs and well-maintained stone paths. The main hall houses sacred objects, while smaller structures serve ceremonial purposes, all surrounded by trees and stone lanterns.
The shrine was founded around 800 by order of Emperor Kanmu to honor Princess Inoue, who was unjustly executed. The goryō tradition grew from the belief that unappeasedspirits of the innocent could cause disasters, leading people to enshrine them as protective deities.
This shrine honors goryō, spirits of people who died unjustly and are now revered as deities deserving respect. You notice small offerings and written prayers left by visitors seeking to bring peace to these spirits and connect with local spiritual traditions.
Visit during quiet weekdays for a more peaceful experience, though the October festival brings more activity and gathering. The stone paths are well-maintained and easy to navigate, and you can observe how locals bow and clap at the offering box before praying.
The site was destroyed during a peasant uprising in the 15th century but was rebuilt and remains an active place of worship today. This makes it a rare example of a spiritual site that has maintained its purpose through hardship and time.
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