Tatsuta Taisha Shrine enshrines the deity of wind and beginnings. During the era of Emperor Sujin, the tenth emperor, a divine revelation came to him in a dream as poor harvests and epidemics spread across the land. The deity appeared to the emperor, instructing, “Build a shrine in the land of Tatsuta.” Following this divine message, the shrine was built, bringing about abundant harvests and the retreat of the epidemic. This is said to mark the founding of Tatsuta Taisha Shrine.
The Grounds of Tatsuta Taisha Shrine
In the back, you can see the main hall, with the purification fountain on the right.
Tatsuta Taisha Shrine enshrines the deity of wind. About 7 km away, Hirose Taisha Shrine enshrines the deity of water.
The purification basin is decorated with maple leaves.
This is the main hall.
Kanpei Taisha Taysuta Shrine
Kanpei Taisha refers to a designation within the former shrine ranking system, indicating a shrine that was especially important to the state.
Between the Meiji period and the prewar era, there were 61 Kanpei Taisha shrines across Japan.
Tatsuta Taisha Shrine enshrines the deity of wind. The unusual shimenawa (sacred straw rope) at this worship hall represents a dragon, the guardian of the wind, coiling around it.
It is a unique shimenawa that cannot be seen anywhere else.
The rituals and the words to be recited in front of the deity are written here.
Invocation Chant
Two bows, two claps
Swinging gently, purify; swaying softly, cleanse
Flowing lightly, purify; fluttering gracefully, cleanse and bless
Two claps, one bow
I paid my respects to the main hall from the side of the worship hall.
The Hakuryu Shrine located to the left of the worship hall.
This is a uniquely shaped wind chime.
When I visited, although there had been no wind, suddenly the wind chime began to ring beautifully. It felt as though I was being welcomed.
It is said that pouring water over the sacred stone brings joy to the deity, so I used a ladle to pour water and offered a prayer.
This is Tatsuta Ebisu Shrine.
This is Mimuro Inari Shrine.
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