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住吉神社

Japanese Name住吉神社
PrefectureShimane
ReligionShinto
Typeshinto Shrine
Coordinates34.8090496, 132.8481302

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About this Shrine

Located in the scenic coastal town of Matsue, Oda Izumo Taisha's subsidiary shrine, Izumo Takamatsu Shrine, is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of fertility and prosperity. However, the shrine I'm focusing on today is 住吉神社 (Shijin-jinja), a unique example of a shrine associated with the sun goddess Amaterasu in Shimane Prefecture. As a coastal temple, 住吉神社 plays a vital role in the local community's maritime activities, offering prayers for safe passage and favorable fishing conditions.

Cultural Significance

As a coastal shrine, 住吉神社 is deeply connected to the local fishing industry. The shrine's annual 'Tanabata Festival' honors the star-crossed lovers, Venus and Orihime, who are said to appear in the Shimane sky on July 7th, while also offering prayers for good fortune and safe passage at sea.

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To fully appreciate 住吉神社's sun goddess association, consider visiting at sunrise or sunset when the setting sun casts a warm glow on the shrine's torii gate.

History

Established in 1638 by the Tokugawa shogunate to commemorate the visit of Shogun Iemitsu to Shimane Prefecture.

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