東照宮

Japanese Name東照宮
PrefectureIbaraki
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityAmaterasu
Official SiteVisit website →
Coordinates36.3726307, 140.4733604

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About this Shrine

Eastlight Palace Shrine, located in the city of Hitachi Seimecho, Ibaraki Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the worship of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu. The shrine's name, '東照宮,' literally translates to 'East Light Palace.' This architectural style reflects the connection between the shrine and the light that symbolizes purity and divine power. Historically, the shrine was established during the Edo period as a regional deity for the surrounding area.

Cultural Significance

The shrine is connected to the regional kami known as the 'kami of the East Sea,' often depicted in local folklore as a powerful deities associated with the tides and marine life. The shrine also hosts a summer festival, where participants reenact a legend about a fisherman who catches a magical deer that grants him divine powers.

Enshrined Deities

Amaterasu

Location

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