Amayukawata-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Amayukawata-jinja is a small Shinto shrine in Kashiwara with simple wooden buildings and traditional architecture, surrounded by trees and stone lanterns. The grounds feature a main prayer hall and a quiet courtyard with gardens and small offerings left by visitors.
The shrine was established in 1890 and was originally known as Kunaishin, a name from the Heian period over a thousand years ago. It was later formally recognized as an official Shinto site and has served the community as a respected place for spiritual practice for many decades.
The shrine is dedicated to Ame-no-Koyane, a Shinto deity associated with order and harmony. Local residents visit throughout the year for blessings and gather during seasonal festivals to perform traditional rituals and dances that keep community customs alive.
The shrine is easily accessible by public transport with signage from nearby streets. There is no entrance fee and visitors should show respect by bowing before passing through the gate at the entrance.
Documentary footage of the 1940 celebrations honoring Emperor Jimmu was lost for many years before being rediscovered in 2013 by researchers and the Asahi Newspaper. The recovered footage revealed the scale of this historic gathering at the site.
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