[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.

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ꕥShrine name: Fushimi Inari Taisha Chojasha
ꕥAddress: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
ꕥAccess
🚉Inari Station → 2 minutes walk
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