Minushi-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Minushi-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Higashikagawa with simple wooden and stone structures set among trees and well-maintained grounds. The goddess Yamato Toti-Himoho-Hime is venerated here, and the grounds feature a historic well attributed to the monk Kukai and an ancient cedar tree over 800 years old.
The shrine was established in prehistoric times and received official recognition in 863, confirming its regional importance. During the Eiroku period in the 1400s, it became a protective shrine for the surrounding area where people gathered to pray for safety and good harvests.
The shrine is known as Shirotori-jinja, named after a legend where Yamato Takeru arrived as a white bird in ancient times. Visitors come to pray for good fortune, protection, and success in their work, and local people gather here for traditional ceremonies and seasonal festivals that connect the community.
The shrine is free to visit and open from sunrise to sunset, making it easy to stop by at any time. Parking for about 15 cars is available, and the location is accessible on foot from nearby bus stops and a train station.
According to legend, the goddess Yamato Toti-Himoho-Hime located water for early settlers and helped them grow rice, giving her a special role in the local community. This historical connection to water and food made the shrine a symbol of gratitude for nature and its gifts.
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