Tagata Shrine, Shinto shrine in Komaki, Japan.
Tagata Shrine is a Shinto place of worship located in Komaki, a city in Aichi Prefecture. The complex consists of several timber buildings with sloped roofs, sliding panels, and an open courtyard where visitors perform small prayer rituals.
The shrine began several centuries ago as a site for ceremonies honoring agricultural success and fertility. Over time, it retained its role as a spiritual center for prayers related to harvest and family.
Every March, worshippers carry a large wooden sculpture through the grounds during a ceremony linked to old fertility rites. The procession draws crowds who come to watch the ritual and join in prayers for prosperity and family well-being.
The shrine sits around 50 minutes by train from Nagoya, followed by a brief walk. The grounds are open during the day, though the March event draws especially large crowds.
Visitors can buy amulets and small objects related to the traditional theme of the site. These souvenirs recall the agricultural and family wishes that have been part of prayers here for centuries.
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