Moro-jinja, 千葉県流山市にある神社
Moro-jinja is a small Shinto shrine located on a hill in Nagareyama, formerly known as Miwa Shrine. It features simple wooden structures including two torii gates, a main shrine building with a slightly curved roof, and a prayer hall that has been recently maintained.
The shrine was founded over 1000 years ago and was originally connected to Miwa Shrine in Nara Prefecture. During the Edo period, it received annual rice rations from the government, recognizing its important role in local worship and community life.
The shrine is dedicated to Omononushi, a deity connected to local legends and traditions of the region. The January 8th Jingaramochi festival brings the community together to offer rice cakes and interpret their breaks as signs for the year's harvest, continuing customs passed down through generations.
The shrine is easily accessible by train, located about 25 minutes walk from Nagareyama-Otakanomori Station. The walk itself passes through quiet neighborhoods, offering a chance to see local homes and natural surroundings along the way.
A stone monument with a poem about love story is carved within the grounds, showing how deep emotion and affection were woven into the history of this place. This inscription gives visitors insight into the quiet, heartfelt connections that people held to the site across generations.
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