【not famous, but silence and important】Japanese silent shrine Johmine shrine | 埼玉　城峯神社 скачать в хорошем качестве

【not famous, but silence and important】Japanese silent shrine Johmine shrine | 埼玉　城峯神社

Jofumine Shrine: A Historical and Spiritual Overview Historical Significance and the Legend of Taira no Masakado Jofumine Shrine, situated at the summit of Mount Jofumine (1,038m) in Saitama Prefecture, serves as a profound site of historical memory and folk religious practice. The shrine is inextricably linked to Taira no Masakado, the 10th-century provincial magnate who led the Johei-Tengyo Rebellion against the central imperial government. Following his defeat in 940 CE, oral tradition asserts that Masakado sought refuge in the karst caves near this summit, establishing a hidden fortification. The "Kikyo" Taboo and Folklore The cultural landscape of the shrine is defined by the tragic legend of Princess Kikyo, Masakado’s consort, who is said to have betrayed his location to government forces. This narrative has manifested in a long-standing local taboo: the Kikyo (Chinese Bellflower) is notoriously absent from the mountain’s flora, and pilgrims have historically avoided the flower’s motif to appease the restless spirit of the fallen "New Emperor." Mountain Asceticism and Architectural Context Architecturally and spiritually, Jofumine Shrine reflects the traditions of Shugendo (mountain asceticism). Its remote location and the rugged terrain surrounding the Okunoin (inner sanctuary) underscore the shrine’s role as a site for spiritual discipline and topographical veneration. The shrine remains a critical focal point for studying the intersection of historical insurgencies and the sanctification of landscape in the Chichibu region. 📍Place Please be quiet when you visit. https://maps.app.goo.gl/M6zq2w3DqVNt8... shooting equipment camera body SONY α1 （ILCE-1) lens SONY SEL1635GM SONY SEL50f14