志氐神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Shide shrine sits on top of an ancient burial mound in Yokkaichi and has simple buildings with a torii gate at the entrance. The grounds hold several deities and protect archaeological remains that were uncovered during past excavations.
The shrine was founded during the Enki period and served as an important site for ceremonies and offerings. During the Meiji era, several smaller nearby shrines were merged together to create a larger community center.
The shrine is marked with a sixteen-petaled chrysanthemum, a royal symbol in Japanese tradition. Visitors can see how local people weave prayers and offerings into their daily routines, making this place a living part of the community's spiritual practice.
The shrine is easy to reach on foot or by bicycle from the nearest train station and offers a quiet place to spend time. Visitors should enter with a calm and respectful attitude to preserve the peaceful feeling of the place.
The site holds the only known ancient burial mound within the city, and when it was dug up in the 1800s, workers found glass and jewelry buried with the dead. These objects show that this place mattered to people over many centuries.
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