Japanese Countryside Shrine - Konpiragu Shrine Fujieda
In the countryside town of Fujieda in Shizuoka Prefecture I visited a hilltop shrine in the shadow of Mt. Fuji. It's a Konpiragu Shrine also known as Kotohira-gu which originates from Shikoku and the main deity is Omononushi-no-Mikoto a patron deity of sailors, travelers, and maritime businessmen. It's a picturesque shrine with interesting legends of the area about giant snakes and glowing Buddhist statues in the sea.
The shrine was built in the late 12th Century at the end of the Heian Period and the beginning of the Kamakura Period. It was burned down during the civil war period of the Sengoku Era in 1578 possibly in the time when Tokugawa Ieyasu was attacking nearby Tanaka Castle which was held by the Takeda clan. The shrine was later rebuilt in 1613.
The shrine sets behind the house of jvloggers Mully&Tomoko of Warmoth Strat and their dog Opie. Thanks to Tomoko for translating the signs!
Shizuoka Gokoku Shrine, Japan
Shizuoka Gokoku Shrine is also called A forest for peace!. This shrine is located in the big peaceful and quiet forest in Shizuoka-shi, Japan. I've uploaded this movie not because of its historical background, but just its attraction. Let's walk into the woods! Follow me!
Regardless of the history, it's such a beautiful place to visit in Shizuoka, Japan.
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Kotohira: You wont believe this Japanese shrine (Breathtaking)
#japaneseshrine #Japan #kotohira Kotohira: I went to the most amazing shrine I visited in Shikoku, Japan. Many steps were literally taken to ascend this spectacular shrine in Kotohira. Kotohira-gu is one of japans most renowned and famous shrines and although its quite the trek up to the top with many steps to get to the top of the shrine it remains one of the best shrines in Shikoku and one of the best things to do in Japan.
If you have a hunger for exploring traditional Japan and enjoy peaceful shrines then this is one of the best things to do in Japan as it truly is Japan as it truly is.
The island of Shikoku continues to take my breath away and I hope that this shrine tour will do the the same and help you relive my experience in Kotohira, Shikoku.
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