Kanda
Myojin Shrine
A historical place known as a shrine of
happiness for family affairs, match-making for couples and success in
business. This shrine is also famous for Kanda Matsuri, one of the 3
largest Shrine festivals in Japan.
Meiji Jingu
Shrine
A shirine established in the 9th Taisho Period
(1920). It enshrines the Meiji Emperor and the Shoken Empress Dowager. A very
popular shrine during the New Years celebrations of
Hatsumoude
The first shrine to visit when praying for happiness
at the beginning of a new year. This shrine has the largest number of visitors.
Yasukuni Jinja Shrine
This shrine was built for the memorial and
reverence of people who died by war.
Interesting facts. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletei bet the Hatsumoude shrine would be a great place to visit.
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ReplyDeleteGreat info on these shrines. They are a very important part of Japan's culture.
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ReplyDeleteInteresing facts, I didn't know much about them
ReplyDeleteI love this part of the Japanese culture, their deep respect for spirituality. The temples and shires are a place of true pece for their people, I envy the tranquility!
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