Sobeo Shrine

Kotsukahara, Minowa, Shimodan-dori Shinmachi, Mikawajima, Machiya, etc., are also called "Tenno-sama" in the town, which is the largest area in the ward. The belief that reveres stones as gods can be found all over the country, and our company also has auspiciousness based on the belief in stone gods. It is said that in the fourteenth year of the Imperial Calendar (795), the thorn stone emitted a subtle light, and in the light, Ni God (素戔雄命, 事代主命) appeared in the form of a god and announced the oracle. For this reason, the stone is called "Zuikoishi" and enshrines the two gods who appeared as deities. The Senju Ohashi Tsunahiki, which is said to have been practiced until around the time of the Treasure Calendar Year (1751-64), is a Shinto ritual that divines the auspiciousness of the year, and its majestic appearance is depicted in the "Toto Toshijiki" (Tenpo 9th year).