玉諸神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Tamayu-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Yamanashi Prefecture featuring a main hall, two large supporting pillars at the back, and several smaller subsidiary shrines. The complex is surrounded by large cherry blossom trees that bloom pink in spring, creating a gentle contrast with the red torii gate at the entrance.
According to legend, the shrine was founded when a legendary hero buried a sacred stone at this location to prevent floods, and a cedar tree was planted over it. In the early 1600s, the main hall was rebuilt on orders of the Tokugawa shoguns and has been maintained through repairs ever since.
This shrine served as the third sacred site protecting Kofu from floods and water disasters. Local people continue to visit for prayers and to maintain traditions linked to water protection that have persisted for over a thousand years.
The grounds are easily accessible on foot, approximately 18 minutes walking distance from Sakaori Station. Visitors can explore the peaceful paths and best enjoy the surroundings during cherry blossom season in spring.
The Omiyuki-san festival takes place every year on April 15 and commemorates a devastating flood from the year 825 when a powerful river broke its banks. During the festival, a portable shrine is carried through river areas, with children in colorful costumes performing traditional dances and old stories told through paper theatre shows.
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