Kawarabuchi Shrine

The Kawarabuchi Shrine features wooden structures, gabled roofs, and raised floors following the traditional Shinmei-zukuri architectural design found in Japan.

The shrine represents the evolution of Japanese sacred spaces from simple markers during the Yayoi period to permanent religious buildings with specific architectural elements.

Local residents participate in purification ceremonies at the temizuya fountain before approaching the shrine's main hall where the kami spirits reside.

Visitors reach the shrine through a designated pathway called sando, which incorporates traditional gates marking the transition into sacred grounds.

The shrine maintains the practice of using unfinished wood and natural materials in its construction, reflecting early Japanese residential architecture methods.

Location: Funae

Architectural style: Shinmei-zukuri

GPS coordinates: 34.49889,136.71450

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05