Mononobe-jinja, kuil Shinto di Jepang
Mononobe-jinja is a small Shinto shrine in Tsutsui 3-chōme, Nagoya, built with traditional wooden construction and simple, well-maintained structures. The grounds are set among trees and feature a traditional torii gate at the entrance, an offering box, and stone lanterns scattered across the property.
The shrine traces its origins to the ancient Mononobe clan, a prominent family in early Japanese history with deep ties to the old Owari Province. Over centuries, it has remained a continuous place of worship and gradually became woven into the local identity of present-day Nagoya.
Mononobe-jinja is dedicated to the deity Umashimaji, believed to protect the land and bring good fortune to visitors. You can observe daily how local people pause here to offer prayers or leave small tokens, showing how this shrine remains woven into the rhythm of neighborhood life.
The shrine is accessible year-round and easy to reach on foot from nearby train stations and residential streets. Visitors should dress modestly, bow before entering, and observe traditional customs like hand-clapping when praying.
Many visitors draw omikuji, small paper fortunes with written predictions, which they either keep or tie to trees on the grounds. This personal act connects each visit to a timeless practice that has shaped the spiritual routines of Nagoya residents.
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