堀籠神社

Japanese Name堀籠神社
PrefectureIbaraki
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityHikoboshi-gami
Coordinates36.1858480, 139.9798460

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About this Shrine

Located in the town of Shimotsuke, Ibaraki Prefecture, Hori Gana Shrine is dedicated to Hikoboshi-gami, a kami who oversees the annual Star Festival on the seventh day of the seventh month. The shrine's architecture reflects its origins as a humble village shrine, with simple buildings and natural surroundings. Visitors can experience traditional Shinto practices by participating in purification rituals at the temizuya water basin.

Cultural Significance

Hori Gana Shrine is closely tied to the mythology surrounding Hikoboshi-gami, who is said to travel between the mortal world and the spirit realm across a bamboo bridge during the Star Festival. Locals celebrate this connection with traditional dances and offerings of sake and mochi.

Enshrined Deities

Hikoboshi-gami

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