Sumiyoshi Shrine (Fukuoka)
| Sumiyoshi Shrine 住吉神社 | |
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_haiden-1.JPG) Haiden of Sumiyoshi Shrine
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Sumiyoshi sanjin |
| Festival | October 13 |
| Type | Sumiyoshi |
| Location | |
| Location | 3-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken |
  Sumiyoshi Shrine  Sumiyoshi Shrine (Fukuoka) (Japan) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°35′9.26″N 130°24′49.33″E / 33.5859056°N 130.4137028°E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Sumiyoshi-zukuri |
 Glossary of Shinto | |
Sumiyoshi Shrine (住吉神社) is a
Enshrined kami
The kami enshrined at Sumiyoshi Jinja are:
- Sumiyoshi sanjin (住吉三神)
- Empress Jingū (神功皇后)
- Amaterasu (天照皇大神)
Origins
Per the shrine's legend (Chikuzen Sumiyoshi Daimyojin Goengi), the shrine is the birthplace of the Sumiyoshi cult and the origin for all Sumiyoshi shrines in the country. Unlike Hakata, which is located on sand dunes, the area surrounding the shrine grounds is located on the alluvial land of the Naka River, and topographically located on the cape of Reizeitsu, which juts out into the mouths of the Hie River and the Naka River. This was thought to be a suitable location for a place of worship for the guardian deity of navigation. Bronze spear and a bronze sword from the
History
The foundation of the Sumitomo Shrine in Hakozaki is unknown. It first appears in historical documentation in an entry in the
In 2004, archaeological excavations began around the precincts. In a total of three excavations up to 2014, the remains of a mansion from the medieval to early modern period were discovered along with artifacts related to rituals.
Cultural Properties
- Honden (本殿) - The main hall of the shrine was built by Kuroda Nagamasa in 1623 during the early Edo period. It is in the Sumiyoshi-zukuri style, which is considered to be an older form of shrine architecture. It is a gabled structure and the roof is thatched with cypress bark. The pillars are painted vermilion and the wooden walls are painted white. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in 1922.[3]
Gallery
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Torii -
Honden (ICP) -
Noh Theatre
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See also
References
- ISBN 978-4634150867.
- ^ Yonei, Teruyoshi. "Aramitama". Encyclopedia of Shinto. Kokugakuin University. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
- ^ "住吉神社本殿" (in Japanese). Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
External links
- Official home page(in Japanese)
- Cultural Properties of Fukuoka City(in Japanese)
- Fukuoka Tourism Web(in Japanese)