Onden Shrine, Shinto shrine in Japan
Onden Shrine is a small Shinto sanctuary in Jingūmae featuring clean pathways, tall trees, and white walls that create a peaceful space within the city. The main hall was rebuilt in the late 1990s in traditional style and contains a simple altar where visitors pray and light incense.
The shrine traces back many years and was historically known as the Sixth Day Shrine, protecting the local community. It was destroyed by fire during World War II but was later rebuilt in traditional style to maintain continuity with the past.
The shrine is dedicated to local gods including Omodaru and Ayakahishikone, whom the community honors through daily prayers and offerings. Visitors can observe people leaving coins and paper wishes, lighting incense, and clapping their hands in a quiet, personal way of showing respect.
Wear comfortable shoes for leisurely walks around the grounds, and visit early morning or late afternoon when crowds are smaller. Respect the quiet atmosphere by speaking softly and following shrine customs such as removing shoes in certain areas and observing proper behavior during prayers.
A woman had a dream where an old god revealed that a lost fox shrine had disappeared many years ago, and she later helped rebuild it. Today, visitors can see this fox shrine and leave offerings, connecting a spiritual dream to the present-day sanctuary.
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