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[[File:160430 Togakushi-jinja Chusha Nagano Japan01s3.jpg|thumb|The middle shrine Chū-sha]]
[[File:160430 Togakushi-jinja Chusha Nagano Japan01s3.jpg|thumb|The middle shrine Chū-sha]]
[[File:Togakusi okusya.jpg|thumb|The upper shrine Oku-sha]]
[[File:Togakusi okusya.jpg|thumb|The upper shrine Oku-sha]]
[[File:Tree lined path to the Togakushi shrine1.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Planted in the 17th century, the cedar-lined approach to the upper shrine Oku-sha]]
[[File:Tree lined path to the Togakushi shrine1.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Planted in the 17th century, the cedar-lined approach to the upper shrine Oku-sha]]
The {{Nihongo|'''Togakushi Shrine'''|戸隠神社|Togakushi Jinja}} is a [[Shinto shrine]] in [[Togakushi, Nagano|Togakushi]], [[Nagano (city)]], [[Nagano Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. The shrine is at the base of [[Mount Togakushi]] ({{Convert|1904|m|ft}}) in [[Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan National Park]].<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | encyclopedia = Dijitaru Daijisen | title = Togakushiyama | url = http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ | access-date = 2012-12-04 | year = 2012 | publisher = Shogakukan | location = Tokyo | language = Japanese | oclc = 56431036 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ | archive-date = 2007-08-25 }}</ref> Togakushi Shrine consists of five shrines, known as the lower, middle, and upper shrine area (Togakushi Hōkō-sha, Hino-miko-sha, Togakushi Chū-sha, Togakushi Oku-sha and Kuzuryu-sha respectively), each area about 2&nbsp;km apart.
The {{Nihongo|'''Togakushi Shrine'''|戸隠神社|Togakushi Jinja}} is a [[Shinto shrine]] in [[Togakushi, Nagano|Togakushi]], [[Nagano (city)|Nagano City]], [[Nagano Prefecture]], [[Japan]]. The shrine is at the base of [[Mount Togakushi]] ({{Convert|1904|m|ft}}) in [[Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan National Park]].<ref>{{cite encyclopedia | encyclopedia = Dijitaru Daijisen | title = Togakushiyama | url = http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ | access-date = 2012-12-04 | year = 2012 | publisher = Shogakukan | location = Tokyo | language = Japanese | oclc = 56431036 | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070825113418/http://rekishi.jkn21.com/ | archive-date = 2007-08-25 }}</ref>


== Shrines ==
The approach to the upper shrine is lined with over 300 [[Cryptomeria]] trees, some believed up to 900 years old.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naganonow.com/explore/togakushi-village-shrine/|title = Togakushi Village &#124; Togakushi Shrine &#124; Togakushi Ninja &#124;Togakushi Ski Field|date = 17 December 2019}}</ref>
Togakushi Shrine consists of five shrines that can be visited in any order:


* The Lower Shrine (宝光社, ''Hōkō-sha'') enshrines the deity Ame-no-Uwaharu-no-Mikoto. It is believed to offer blessings related to academic life, [[sewing]], safe [[Childbirth|delivery]], and the protection of women and children.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=戸隠神社 {{!}} 霊山・戸隠山の麓を中心に創建された二千年余りに及ぶ歴史を刻む神社 |url=https://www.togakushi-jinja.jp/english/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=www.togakushi-jinja.jp |language=ja}}</ref>
Kuzuryu means nine-headed dragon. The dragon is calling for rain, and Togakushi village has abundant spring water from mountains.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}
* ''Hinomiko-sha'' (火之御子社) enshrines four deities with the main deity being [[Ame-no-Uzume|Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto]]. There are two 500 year old [[Cryptomeria|Japanese cedars]] known as the "husband and wife cedars" (夫婦の杉, ''Fufu-no-Sugi)'' and a famous [[cherry blossom]] tree known as [[Saigyō|Saigyo]] Zakura. The shrine is believed to offer blessings for marriage, love, fire prevention, and entertainment.<ref name=":0" />
* The Middle Shrine (中社, ''Chū-sha'') has the head office of Togakushi Shrine. It enshrines [[Omoikane|Ame-no-Yagokoro-Omoikane-no-Mikoto]] and has several Japanese cedar trees ranging from 700 to 800 years old. It offers blessings for things such as academic achievement and business prosperity.<ref name=":0" />
* The Upper Shrine (奥社, ''Oku-sha'') enshrines Ame-no-Tachikarao-no-Mikoto. The approach to the shrine is about 2 kilometers long.<ref name=":1" /> The path to the shrine is lined with 400 year old Japanese cedars which are designated as [[Monuments of Japan|Natural Monuments of Japan]].<ref name=":1" /> About halfway through the approach to the shrine, there is a red gate called ''Zuishinmon'' (随神門). The shrine is believed to offer good fortune, good harvests, and victory in sports.<ref name=":1" />
* ''Kuzuryu-sha'' (九頭龍社) literally means "nine-headed dragon shrine." It is dedicated to [[Kuzuryū|Kuzuryu-no-Okami]], the deity of water, rain, and the prevention of [[tooth decay]].<ref name=":1" />


There is a ''[[Shuin|goshuin]]'' stamp available at each of the five shrines.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=戸隠神社 {{!}} 霊山・戸隠山の麓を中心に創建された二千年余りに及ぶ歴史を刻む神社 |url=https://www.togakushi-jinja.jp/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=www.togakushi-jinja.jp |language=ja}}</ref> Many of the shrines are separated by several kilometers, so personal vehicles and regularly-scheduled buses can be used for transportation between shrines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=アクセス |url=https://www.togakushi-jinja.jp/access/ |access-date=2024-08-20 |website=www.togakushi-jinja.jp |language=ja}}</ref>
* The Hōkō-sha (lower shrine) is to a patron goddess, protecting maternity, academic life, and sewing
* The Hino-miko-sha is God of fire and the performing arts
* The Chū-sha (middle shrine) is God of wisdom
* The Oku-sha (upper shrine) is God's marvelous threw rocks
* The Kuzuryu-sha is God of rain and landowner God of Togakushi villages


It is the [[Sōja shrine]] of [[Kazusa Province]].
Around five shrine and pilgrimage certification seal gosyuin to make things possible.<ref>https://www.google.co.jp/search?q=%E5%BE%A1%E6%9C%B1%E5%8D%B0&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:ja:official&hl=ja&client=firefox&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1154&bih=568&sei=G6JZULLzOOqZmQXVyYDADQ</ref>{{clarify|date=August 2017}}


==History==
==History==
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Togakushi shrine was a pilgrimage site during the following eight centuries. Its name was ranked with the [[Ise Grand Shrine|Ise-jingu]] Shrine, [[Mount Kōya|Koya-san]] Temple and [[Enryaku-ji]] temples. Togakushisan Kansyuin Kenkou-ji was the formal name of the Togakushi Temple.
Togakushi shrine was a pilgrimage site during the following eight centuries. Its name was ranked with the [[Ise Grand Shrine|Ise-jingu]] Shrine, [[Mount Kōya|Koya-san]] Temple and [[Enryaku-ji]] temples. Togakushisan Kansyuin Kenkou-ji was the formal name of the Togakushi Temple.


Two major esoteric Buddhist sects, [[Shingon Buddhism|Shingon]] and [[Tendai]] fought for the hegemony of Togakushi Temple. Eventually the Shingon sect lost the battle. Togakushi Temple was changed to a shrine by the Meiji government's Buddhism/Shinto separation initiatives "[[Shinbutsu bunri]]", "[[Haibutsu kishaku]]", and the 1868 Temple Ordinance. Until that time, it was common in Japan for the same buildings to be used as both temples (Buddhist) and shrines (Shinto). Until the 19th century, Buddhist activities at the Togakushi Temple were dedicated to "[[Avalokiteśvara]]".
Two major esoteric Buddhist sects, [[Shingon Buddhism|Shingon]] and [[Tendai]] fought for the hegemony of Togakushi Temple. Eventually the Shingon sect lost the battle. Togakushi Temple was changed to a shrine by the Meiji government's Buddhism/Shinto separation initiatives "[[Shinbutsu bunri]]", "[[Haibutsu kishaku]]", and the 1868 Temple Ordinance. Until that time, it was common in Japan for the same buildings to be used as both temples (Buddhist) and shrines (Shinto). Until the 19th century, Buddhist activities at the Togakushi Temple were dedicated to "[[Avalokiteśvara]]".{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}


== Site ==
== Site ==
Upon arrival at Togakushi it is recommended to first visit Oku-sha and then Kuzuryu-sha. It is a 2 kilometer hike from the entrance to the two shrines, however the path leading deep into the mountain can only be taken on foot. Beyond the cedar-lined path, you will be able to see the ''torii'' gate for Oku-sha at the bottom of the mountain and the ''shaden'' main building of the shrine as well. During winter the paths are closed but snowshoeing may be possible.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://naganonow.com/explore/togakushi-village-shrine/|title = Togakushi Village &#124; Togakushi Shrine &#124; Togakushi Ninja &#124;Togakushi Ski Field|date = 17 December 2019}}</ref>
Upon arrival at Togakushi it is recommended to first visit Oku-sha and then Kuzuryu-sha. It is a 2 kilometer hike from the entrance to the two shrines, however the path leading deep into the mountain can only be taken on foot. Beyond the cedar-lined path, you will be able to see the ''torii'' gate for Oku-sha at the bottom of the mountain and the ''shaden'' main building of the shrine as well. During winter the paths are closed but snowshoeing may be possible.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://naganonow.com/explore/togakushi-village-shrine/|title = Togakushi Village &#124; Togakushi Shrine &#124; Togakushi Ninja &#124;Togakushi Ski Field|date = 17 December 2019}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of Shinto shrines in Japan]]
* [[List of Shinto shrines in Japan]]
* [[Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines]]
* [[Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines]]
* {{ill|Iigaoka Hachimangu|ja|飯香岡八幡宮}} (the other [[Sōja shrine]] of [[Kazusa Province]])
* [[Tamasaki Shrine]] ([[Kazusa Province]] [[Ichinomiya]])


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Shinto shrines in Nagano Prefecture]]
[[Category:Shinto shrines in Nagano Prefecture]]
[[Category:Beppyo shrines]]
[[Category:Kokuhei Shōsha]]
[[Category:Sōja shrines]]
[[Category:Son-sha]]
[[Category:Important Cultural Properties of Nagano Prefecture]]

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Togakushi Shrine (戸隠神社, Togakushi Jinja)
The Lower Shrine, Hōkō-sha
Religion
AffiliationShinto
PrefectureNagano Prefecture
Location
LocationTogakushi, Nagano City
Togakushi Shrine is located in Japan
Togakushi Shrine
Shown within Japan
PrefectureNagano Prefecture
Geographic coordinates36°44′34″N 138°05′07″E / 36.74278°N 138.08528°E / 36.74278; 138.08528
Glossary of Shinto
The middle shrine Chū-sha
The upper shrine Oku-sha
Planted in the 17th century, the cedar-lined approach to the upper shrine Oku-sha

The Togakushi Shrine (戸隠神社, Togakushi Jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Togakushi, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is at the base of Mount Togakushi (1,904 metres (6,247 ft)) in Myōkō-Togakushi Renzan National Park.[1]

Shrines

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Togakushi Shrine consists of five shrines that can be visited in any order:

  • The Lower Shrine (宝光社, Hōkō-sha) enshrines the deity Ame-no-Uwaharu-no-Mikoto. It is believed to offer blessings related to academic life, sewing, safe delivery, and the protection of women and children.[2]
  • Hinomiko-sha (火之御子社) enshrines four deities with the main deity being Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto. There are two 500 year old Japanese cedars known as the "husband and wife cedars" (夫婦の杉, Fufu-no-Sugi) and a famous cherry blossom tree known as Saigyo Zakura. The shrine is believed to offer blessings for marriage, love, fire prevention, and entertainment.[2]
  • The Middle Shrine (中社, Chū-sha) has the head office of Togakushi Shrine. It enshrines Ame-no-Yagokoro-Omoikane-no-Mikoto and has several Japanese cedar trees ranging from 700 to 800 years old. It offers blessings for things such as academic achievement and business prosperity.[2]
  • The Upper Shrine (奥社, Oku-sha) enshrines Ame-no-Tachikarao-no-Mikoto. The approach to the shrine is about 2 kilometers long.[3] The path to the shrine is lined with 400 year old Japanese cedars which are designated as Natural Monuments of Japan.[3] About halfway through the approach to the shrine, there is a red gate called Zuishinmon (随神門). The shrine is believed to offer good fortune, good harvests, and victory in sports.[3]
  • Kuzuryu-sha (九頭龍社) literally means "nine-headed dragon shrine." It is dedicated to Kuzuryu-no-Okami, the deity of water, rain, and the prevention of tooth decay.[3]

There is a goshuin stamp available at each of the five shrines.[3] Many of the shrines are separated by several kilometers, so personal vehicles and regularly-scheduled buses can be used for transportation between shrines.[4]

It is the Sōja shrine of Kazusa Province.

History

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In one theory[citation needed], the upper shrine, or Oku-sha, is said to have been first constructed in the 5th year of the Emperor Kogen (210 BC) while Buddhist tradition holds that a monk named Gakumon discovered the Oku-sha area and began the practice of Shugendo there in the 2nd year of the Kasha era (849 AD). According to the Nihon-Shoki, the Emperor Tenmu had a map of the area made in 684 AD and a temporary building built the following year.

Togakushi shrine was a pilgrimage site during the following eight centuries. Its name was ranked with the Ise-jingu Shrine, Koya-san Temple and Enryaku-ji temples. Togakushisan Kansyuin Kenkou-ji was the formal name of the Togakushi Temple.

Two major esoteric Buddhist sects, Shingon and Tendai fought for the hegemony of Togakushi Temple. Eventually the Shingon sect lost the battle. Togakushi Temple was changed to a shrine by the Meiji government's Buddhism/Shinto separation initiatives "Shinbutsu bunri", "Haibutsu kishaku", and the 1868 Temple Ordinance. Until that time, it was common in Japan for the same buildings to be used as both temples (Buddhist) and shrines (Shinto). Until the 19th century, Buddhist activities at the Togakushi Temple were dedicated to "Avalokiteśvara".[citation needed]

Site

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Upon arrival at Togakushi it is recommended to first visit Oku-sha and then Kuzuryu-sha. It is a 2 kilometer hike from the entrance to the two shrines, however the path leading deep into the mountain can only be taken on foot. Beyond the cedar-lined path, you will be able to see the torii gate for Oku-sha at the bottom of the mountain and the shaden main building of the shrine as well. During winter the paths are closed but snowshoeing may be possible.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Togakushiyama". Dijitaru Daijisen (in Japanese). Tokyo: Shogakukan. 2012. OCLC 56431036. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2012-12-04.
  2. ^ a b c "戸隠神社 | 霊山・戸隠山の麓を中心に創建された二千年余りに及ぶ歴史を刻む神社". www.togakushi-jinja.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  3. ^ a b c d e "戸隠神社 | 霊山・戸隠山の麓を中心に創建された二千年余りに及ぶ歴史を刻む神社". www.togakushi-jinja.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-14.
  4. ^ "アクセス". www.togakushi-jinja.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-20.
  5. ^ "Togakushi Village | Togakushi Shrine | Togakushi Ninja |Togakushi Ski Field". 17 December 2019.
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