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Ashikaga Orihime Shrine

栃木県

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Chosen as a holy site for lovers, this beautiful shrine is painted in vermilion.

The Ashikaga Orihime Shrine was established to enshrine two gods, Tenmihokomemori, who presides over weaving, and Tenyachitomekami, the goddess of weaving, in this area, which has been prosperous in weaving since ancient times. Recently, the shrine has also become known as a matchmaking shrine, based on the idea that weaving involves weaving warp and weft threads together.

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic History

Highlights

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New Year's and Grand Festivals at Ashikaga Orihime Shrine!

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Every year on January 1st, Ashikaga Orihime Shrine holds a festival called "Saidan-sai". This festival is held to pray for happiness in the new year and to offer gratitude to Orihime-sama. It includes dedicatory performances by the shrine priests and purification rituals. Additionally, the Grand Festival is held on May 5th and November 3rd every year. Inside the shrine grounds, there are shops selling matcha and Japanese sweets, and the Kagura dance performed on the shrine grounds is one of the highlights. Why not visit during the festival season and experience the culture of Ashikaga Orihime Shrine?

Point 2

Shrine Illumination from Late October to Late November

Every year from late October to late November, the Ashikaga Orihime Shrine holds a light-up event. The grounds are decorated with numerous illuminations, creating a fantastic atmosphere. In particular, the giant tree in front of the main shrine emits an overwhelming presence when lit up. Visiting the shrine on a cold winter night to enjoy the fantastic scenery of the illuminated shrine is a very romantic experience!

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Hiking Course Starting at Ashikaga Orihime Shrine Entrance!

In the vicinity of Ashikaga Orihime Shrine in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, there is a hiking course on the lush Tengu Mountain. On the shrine grounds, there are ancient trees that have remained since the shrine's establishment about 800 years ago, and natural forests spread around them. There is a mountain called "Tengu Mountain" in the surrounding area, and a course of about 5.0 km in length and about 2 hours and 45 minutes in duration has been developed, allowing you to enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery. Especially during the autumn foliage season, the colorful scenery is breathtaking, so it's recommended to bring a camera along for your hiking trip!

Point 4

Enjoy Views of Mt. Nasu and Mt. Fuji!

From Ashikaga Orihime Shrine, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and countryside. In particular, from the stairs leading from the approach to the main shrine, you can see the city of Ashikaga in its entirety. On clear winter days, the air is crisp and you can sometimes see far-off views of Mt. Nasu, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo Skytree, Sunshine City, and the skyscrapers of Shinjuku. When you visit Ashikaga Orihime Shrine, why not take in the view from the shrine and enjoy the scenery?

Point 5

Seven-Colored Torii Gates with Matchmaking Benefits!

The seven-colored torii gates at Ashikaga Orihime Shrine represent the "seven virtues of the gods" and are said to have matchmaking benefits. This torii gate is also known as "Matchmaking Slope" and is popular among visitors who come to make various wishes. The seven-colored torii gates at Ashikaga Orihime Shrine are a symbolic presence of the shrine and are also known as one of the highlights of the shrine!

Sightseeing

A Shrine Famous for the Traditional Japanese Custom of Tanabata!

Ashikaga Orihime Shrine is a shrine located on Nishi-Odori in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, and is dedicated to the guardian god of the textile industry in Ashikaga. The Tanabata festival at Ashikaga Orihime Shrine boasts one of the largest scales in Japan. Colorful bamboo decorations are set up both inside and outside the shrine during the Tanabata decoration period, which takes place around July 7th. Many visitors tie their wishes to the bamboo decorations and write their wishes on strips of paper. At night, the decorations are illuminated with lights, creating a fantastic atmosphere. At Ashikaga Orihime Shrine's Tanabata festival, you can enjoy the traditional Japanese custom of Tanabata. When visiting Ashikaga City, why not take the opportunity to visit Ashikaga Orihime Shrine's Tanabata festival?

Basic Information

	Address	3889 Nishimiya-cho, Ashikaga-shi, Tochigi 326-0817
	Business Hours	24 hours
	TEL	0284-22-0313
	Web Site	https://www.orihimejinjya.com/

Average Review

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一の鳥居の後ろに続く本坂の石段は２２９段あり、それを昇るとお願い事が叶うそうです。本坂の階段は急なので、一の鳥居の左手、縁結び坂の七色の鳥居から行くほうが少しなだらかでした。一の鳥居の左横には水飲み場があり、足利のお水はおいしいみたいです。階段途中のお蕎麦屋さんは、営業時間が短いのでご注意下さい。夜は御本殿のライトアップと、渡瀬川方面の足利市内の夜景がキレイなようなので、次回は夜に行ってみたいと思います。駐車場は、本殿の右手裏側と一の鳥居の手前、その他織姫山内にもあり、本殿裏の駐車場に止めれば、本殿前の石段のみで参拝できます。それから、本殿右手裏の駐車場に向かう左側に急な階段があり、その上に大山阿夫利神社が鎮座しています。更にその上には、古墳もありました。

足利を代表する観光名所で、足利織物の守り神様ですが現在では縁結びの神様として有名で若いカップルに人気があります。社殿もそうですが七色の鳥居や愛の鐘などカラフルで美しくインスタ映え間違いなしです。社殿は一度焼失し現在の社殿は昭和12年に再建したものです。高台にあるため足利市内を一望できますし、華やかな織物のイメージなのか、これほど艶やかな神社も珍しいんじゃないでしょうか？元々は通りを挟んだ八雲神社の境内社だったようですが、今や立場は完全に逆転。こちらは華やかで参拝客も大勢でしたが八雲神社の方はちょっと荒れている感じで参拝客も誰もいませんでした。やっぱり女性は強いってことなんでしょうねえ・・・・。なお神社下の駐車場から石段を上がると、それなりに体力を使いますが本殿のすぐ横にも駐車場がありますので足の悪い方やご高齢の方は車で丘を登ってそちらの駐車場を利用した方が良いと思います。

一の鳥居から本殿までは男坂といわれる結構長い階段（229段）を昇りますが、左側の参道はカラフルな鳥居をくぐりながらの坂道で、道が迂回しているので多少緩やかになっています。どちらの参道を歩くかは体力と相談です。神社は織姫山の中腹に鎮座しており、南側から東側に向けて開けた景色を眺望できます。渡良瀬橋もよく見えます。夜間はライトアップもしていて、四季ごとにも景色が変わるので、いつでも参拝できる素晴らしい神社です。

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