Ise- Jingu,the most prominent Shinto shrine in Japan,Ise- Jingu is the sacred place where kami(super natural forces and being) of the sun and nature reside. In Naiku, Kotaijingu, the most revered of all kami, Amaterasu-Omikami, is enshrined. In Geku, Toyouke-Daijingu, Toyouke-Omikami is enshrined. Jingu consists of 125 jinja(shrine) with Naiku and Geku culminating as the head jinja.
For over 2,000 years, more than 1,000 sacred rituals and ceremonies have been held each year in this location. During the last 1,300 years, Shikinen Sengu, Periodic Relocation and Reconstruction of Ise-Jingu, has been carried out every 20 years. It is considered the most important ritual in the country, where the all the sacred buildings are reconstructed and holy vestures and treasures are renewed.
Thus, the Japanese peoples' mindset can be seen in these traditions handed down with utmost care for centuries and in these rituals carried out solemnly. They are reflections of human bonds, harmony, prayerful attitude and how the Japanese view nature.
When visiting Jingu, one feels the fresh air and magnanimity laden with fragrance from the deep forests. This must be the sacred-power of the kami perceived from the time-honored shrines and the surrounding nature.
Contents
Ise-Jingu 伊勢の神宮
Jingu Located in Deep Forests 鎮守の森
Sacred Buidlings 神殿
The Original Style of Ise-Jingu 伊勢独自のスタイル
Self-Sufficiency 自給自足
History of Jingu and Kami 歴史とご祭神
Shikinen Sengu 式年遷宮
Rituals お祭り
Geku, Toyouke-Daijingu 外宮 豊受大神宮
Map of Geku 外宮地図
Naiku, Kotaijingu 内宮 皇大神宮
Map of Naiku 内宮地図
Other Main Jinja 他の主なお宮
125 jinja of Jingu 神宮の125社
Proper Protocol for Worshipping at Jingu お参りの作法
Directions to Jingu 神宮への地図
When you visit Ise-Jiingu お参りの作法
Maps 伊勢への地図
Photos73 写真73枚
For over 2,000 years, more than 1,000 sacred rituals and ceremonies have been held each year in this location. During the last 1,300 years, Shikinen Sengu, Periodic Relocation and Reconstruction of Ise-Jingu, has been carried out every 20 years. It is considered the most important ritual in the country, where the all the sacred buildings are reconstructed and holy vestures and treasures are renewed.
Thus, the Japanese peoples' mindset can be seen in these traditions handed down with utmost care for centuries and in these rituals carried out solemnly. They are reflections of human bonds, harmony, prayerful attitude and how the Japanese view nature.
When visiting Jingu, one feels the fresh air and magnanimity laden with fragrance from the deep forests. This must be the sacred-power of the kami perceived from the time-honored shrines and the surrounding nature.
Contents
Ise-Jingu 伊勢の神宮
Jingu Located in Deep Forests 鎮守の森
Sacred Buidlings 神殿
The Original Style of Ise-Jingu 伊勢独自のスタイル
Self-Sufficiency 自給自足
History of Jingu and Kami 歴史とご祭神
Shikinen Sengu 式年遷宮
Rituals お祭り
Geku, Toyouke-Daijingu 外宮 豊受大神宮
Map of Geku 外宮地図
Naiku, Kotaijingu 内宮 皇大神宮
Map of Naiku 内宮地図
Other Main Jinja 他の主なお宮
125 jinja of Jingu 神宮の125社
Proper Protocol for Worshipping at Jingu お参りの作法
Directions to Jingu 神宮への地図
When you visit Ise-Jiingu お参りの作法
Maps 伊勢への地図
Photos73 写真73枚
