[Kyoto Prefecture/Chojasha Shrine] The place where the god-inhabiting Mitsurugiishi Rock is found

Chojasha Shrine, also known as Mitsurugi-sha Shrine. Places where gods have resided since ancient times are called shinsekichi (sacred sites), and Mitsurugi-sha Shrine is one of seven. Going through the torii gate, you will find Mitsurugi-sha Shrine on your left. Above the shrine is a huge boulder. It is called Mitsurugi-seki (Mitsurugi Stone) and is the object of worship for the deity! Also called "Kaminari-seki" (Thunder Stone), it is said that thunder was bound to this stone! The deity worshipped at Mitsurugi-sha Shrine is Tamayori-hime-no-mikoto, and her child is Kamo-wake-ikazuchi-no-kami. The character for thunder is "rain + rice field," and it is believed that thunder has a deep connection to farming. In addition, in the back, there is "Yaiba-no-mizu (water for blades)," where it is said that Heian period swordsmith Sanjo Munechika forged Emperor Ichijo's treasured sword, Kogitsune-maru! It is not a large place, but it is a very mysterious place. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Fushimi Inari Taisha Chojasha ꕥAddress: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess 🚉Inari Station → 2 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Solo travel