Takano-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Takano-jinja is a Shinto shrine on the outskirts of Taiza in Kyōtango, surrounded by tall trees. The main building is a simple, large wooden structure without much ornamentation, with an ornately decorated gate at the entrance recognized as a cultural asset of Kyoto Prefecture.
The shrine was founded around 150 BCE by a priestess named Takanohime, wife of Emperor Kaika, Japan's ninth emperor. The current building was rebuilt in 1830 and displays a structure conveying strength without extra decoration.
The shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu, the sun goddess and a central figure in Shinto belief. Visitors can observe everyday religious practice here as people leave offerings or tie fortune papers to strings.
The approach to the shrine is a long, winding avenue called a sando lined with trees on both sides, providing a shaded and peaceful walkway. Parking is available nearby, and visitors can make a quick stop or stay longer to enjoy the quiet woods.
A small kiosk near the main shrine sells fortune papers that visitors tie to strings, bringing their wishes to life. This practice connects personal hope with a centuries-old tradition that remains alive at this location.
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