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日吉神社

Japanese Name日吉神社
PrefectureShizuoka
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOkuninushi
Coordinates34.9029455, 137.5330750

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Dayotsu Jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Okuninushi, a kami associated with agriculture and fertility. The shrine is famous for its 'yurei' (ghost) festival, which takes place on May 7th, where visitors are offered yurei-themed sweets as an offering. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period, with a wooden torii gate and a five-story pagoda. Locals often visit the shrine to pray for good harvests and protection from disease.

Cultural Significance

Okuninushi, the primary kami enshrined at Dayotsu Jinsha, is also associated with the 'tsukimi' (moon viewing) festival, where visitors gather on autumn evenings to admire the full moon. The shrine's yurei-themed sweets are said to be inspired by Okuninushi's role as a protector of the dead.

Enshrined Deities

Okuninushi Nenokoyakujishinmaizuru-no-kami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

Visitors can try the local specialty 'Dayotsu manju', a type of steamed bun filled with sweet bean paste, which is said to bring good luck and prosperity.

History

The shrine was built in 1746 by Lord Matsudaira Sadaaki as an ancestral shrine of the Matsudaira clan.

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