Tamura-jinja, shrine in Kōriyama, Fukuhsima
Tamura-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Kōriyama with traditional wooden buildings, a simple torii gate entrance, and well-maintained grounds surrounded by trees. The site features a main hall for rituals, a stone pathway guiding visitors to prayer areas, and several smaller shrines scattered across the grounds.
The shrine was originally built over a sacred spring many centuries ago, with a monk named Gyoki establishing a shrine there in 709 AD. Over time it was maintained and rebuilt by different rulers, restored after wars, and visited by members of the imperial family.
The shrine honors Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, a historic general, and visitors participate in traditional practices like bowing and making offerings. The site remains woven into local life through simple daily rituals and seasonal gatherings.
The shrine is about a ten-minute walk from Ichinomiya Station and features a hand-washing fountain at the entrance for purification. Visitors can explore the paths year-round and find quiet spaces away from the busy city streets.
The shrine was built over a sacred spring and water remains central to its rituals honoring the spirits. Visitors can see ancient treasures including bronze mirrors and fragments that date back to the shrine's original establishment centuries ago.
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