Nihon no Jinja Zenkokuban 2014 6/17 Issue

[Machine Translation] (Kashima Jingu Shrine/Katori Jingu Shrine / Exploration of the precincts of the shrines Kashima Jingu Shrine/Katori Jingu Shrine / Okinoki and deities Two great deities that preside over the creation of the nation - The Tone River, which originates from Mount Omizukami, has long served as the main artery of the Kanto region, as evidenced by its nickname, Bando Taro. The Tone River has long served as a major artery of the Kanto region, as evidenced by the nickname "Bando Taro" (meaning "Bando Taro" in Japanese). Takemikazuchi, enshrined at Kashima Jingu Shrine, and Kyotsunushi, enshrined at Katori Jingu Shrine, were both warrior deities who were active in mythology. These two deities, who have protected the Kanto region with their military might, were revered by the Tokugawa and other warrior families. Such heroic spirit is still alive and well today. The festival is held in the year of the Noon equinox, when a magnificent boat races along the water's edge and a procession of warriors in full armor takes place. Focus: The underwater torii gate that welcomes worshippers / Seasons and festivals: Shinto rituals that have been handed down from generation to generation with deep piety / Monzen Tabi-jyo: Enjoying the knees of the gods revered as warrior gods / Mysteries of sacred places: The gods of Kashima and Katori, who were called the deities of the imperial family / Myths: Reading the Myths The messenger of the high heaven ( 2 ) Ameyakahiko / The collection of benefits Kashima Jingu Shrine and Katori Jingu Shrine / Basic knowledge of shrines Pile of rocks

【18号】 *鹿島神宮/香取神宮 ◆境内探訪 鹿島神宮/香取神宮 ◆縁起とご祭神 国造りを司る二柱の大神 ‐大水上山に源を発する利根川は、坂東太郎の異名からうかがえるように、 古くから関東の大動脈として機能してきた。その利根川を扼する根拠地として 重きをなしていたのが、両岸に鎮座する鹿島神宮・香取神宮である。 鹿島神宮が祀る武甕槌大神、香取神宮が祀る経津主大神は、いずれも神話で 活躍する武神である。武威を以て関東を鎮護してきた二柱の神は、 徳川家をはじめとする武家から篤い信仰を受けた。そうした雄々しい気風は今も健在。 特に午の式年には、華麗な御座船が水面を走り、鎧に身を固めた武者たちが行列をなす、 豪壮な大祭が催される。 ◆フォーカス 参拝者を迎える水中鳥居 ◆四季と祭り 古から脈々と受け継がれてきた深い信仰心の息づく神事 ◆門前旅情 武神と崇められる神々の膝下を楽しむ ◆名社をめぐる 水郷に鎮座する江戸情緒漂う名社の数々 ◆聖地のミステリー 皇室の氏神と並び称された、鹿島・香取の神 ◆神話を読む 高天原の使者(2) 天若日子 ◆ご利益コレクション 鹿島神宮・香取神宮 ◆神社の基礎知識 磐座