Iyahiko Shirine, Shinto shrine in Japan
Iyahiko Shirine is a Shinto shrine in the Chuo-ku district built in the nagare-zukuri style with a curved roof that extends forward on one side. The roof has gentle slopes and flowing lines, supported by symmetrically arranged columns, while the floor is raised slightly above ground level.
The shrine is believed to have been founded before 711, with the current buildings constructed in 1916. This long history shows the site has been an important place for local people for centuries.
The shrine is called Iyahiko and visitors ring a bell, offer prayers, or clap their hands here to communicate with the sacred spirit. These simple actions form part of daily worship, showing how the place remains alive through people's spiritual practice.
The site sits in a peaceful clearing at the edge of a forest with large cedar and other old trees that create a calm setting. Visitors should use the simple veranda in front to pause before approaching the sanctuary.
The site was historically part of efforts to separate Shinto from Buddhism, something still visible in the architecture today. The shrine's name changed from Iyahiko to Yahiko, reflecting the place's evolving identity over centuries.
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