Shrine shrouded in Zeldova trees
いつも思いますが、日本の神社の作りが美しいです。戸倉上山田温泉から車で１５分ぐらいに武水別神社があります。先日は久しぶりに見ました。そして、裏側から入りました。周りのでかいケヤキの木のの緑の葉っぱと神社の建物の細かい木造の合わせがうんと綺麗でした。
昔は戦いの神様だったので、信玄も謙信も来ているようです。現在は交通安全の神様だそうです。えらい変わりましたね。
I've always been impressed by the beauty of Shinto shrines in Japan. One such shrine is about 15 minutes away from Togura Kamiyamada Onsen by car: Takemizuwake Shrine in Yawata, Chikuma City. I went there for the first time in a long time a couple of days ago, and was amazed by the detailed woodwork of the main building.
This shrine was traditionally dedicated to a god of war, and was visited by many major samurai warriors. Nowadays, it's dedicated to safe driving. That's a big change!
武水別神社のＨＰはこちらClick here for info on Takemizuwake Shrine (Japanese only)
亀清旅館のＨＰはこちらClick here for Kamesei Ryokan website
