拝観料
無料
別名 Hinokuma-jingu, Kunikakasu-jingu
和歌山市, 和歌山県 県
概要
Founded over 2,600 years ago, Nichizen-gū shares the same sacred rank as Ise Grand Shrine, Japan's most important Shinto sanctuary, yet remains far less crowded.
The shrine's name uses the character 'ni' meaning vermillion, emphasizing the brilliant red color thought to ward away evil spirits throughout the complex.
こちらの神社では1種類の御朱印があります
通常
無料
設備・サービス
Plan to spend 20 to 30 minutes at the shrine itself, but allow extra time if you're doing the Sansha Mairi (visiting three shrines) route around Wakayama City, which includes Kamayama Jinja and Itakiso Shrine as well.
Take the Wakayama Electric Railway Kishigawa Line directly to Nichizengu Station, which is only about one minute on foot from the shrine entrance, making it far more convenient than driving if you're unfamiliar with the area.
Visit during the Nichizengu Ebisu Mairi festival from January 9 to 11 if you want to see the shrine transformed with red banners lit up at night and browse traditional lucky items like kumade and fukudawara amulets.
Arrive during prayer hours between 9:00 and 16:00 if you want to make an offering or receive a blessing, as the awarding place operates on a different schedule (8:00 to 17:00) than the main prayer hours (5:00 to 16:40).
If you visit on July 26, the kagura hall hosts a rare performance of Noh theater by firelight, offering a chance to experience classical Japanese performance art in an intimate shrine setting that most visitors never encounter.
参拝の感想を共有して、他の旅行者を助けましょう。
この場所にまつわる興味深い話
Founded over 2,600 years ago, Nichizen-gū shares the same sacred rank as Ise Grand Shrine, Japan's most important Shinto sanctuary, yet remains far less crowded.
The shrine's name uses the character 'ni' meaning vermillion, emphasizing the brilliant red color thought to ward away evil spirits throughout the complex.
The shrine honors Hinokuma-no-Okami and Kunikakasu-no-Okami, deities whose mirror is said to be the very one that lured Amaterasu from her cave in Japan's creation myth.
During the annual Nichizengu Ebisu Mairi festival (January 9-11), the shrine's approach is uniquely lined with red banners lit up at night, the only time this occurs all year.
この場所から続けて探せる関連ページです。
