Mizonokuchi-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Mizonokuchi-jinja is a small Shinto shrine in Takatsu-ku with traditional wooden buildings, a stone gate, and ancient trees surrounding the quiet grounds. The shrine features a water basin for ritual cleansing, prayer areas, and small shrines dedicated to different deities.
The shrine was founded during the Edo period, over 300 years ago, and was originally known as Akagi Daimyojin before taking its current name in the Meiji era. The stone gate was rebuilt in the early 1900s after a major earthquake.
The shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu, the sun goddess, and draws visitors seeking blessings for family, childbirth, and relationships. The ancient trees on the grounds, particularly a zelkova over 500 years old and a camphor tree over 300 years old, are visible symbols of strength and continuity that visitors experience directly.
The shrine is free to visit and located just five minutes walk from Mizonokuchi Station, making it easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should wash their hands and rinse their mouths at the water basin and bow lightly when entering the shrine grounds.
A ginkgo tree on the grounds has a hanging root that resembles a milk thread, viewed by visitors as particularly meaningful. This unusual sight is one of the features visitors remember most.
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