Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine

Overview

Ataka Sumiyoshi Shrine is a shrine on the Sea of Japan coast in Ataka-machi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Its founding is dated to 782, and the grounds contain the site of the Ataka Barrier. From the tradition featured in the Noh play "Ataka" and the kabuki "Kanjinchō," it is known as a deity for overcoming difficult obstacles.

Highlights

• ●Its setting on the Sea of Japan coast
• ●The site of the Ataka Barrier within the grounds
• ●The tradition featured in "Ataka" and "Kanjinchō"
• ●Its renown as a deity for overcoming difficult obstacles

History

The shrine's founding is dated to 782, and it stands in Ataka-machi, Komatsu City, on the Sea of Japan coast. Its grounds contain the site of the Ataka Barrier, and it carries a tradition featured in "Ataka" and "Kanjinchō." From this origin, it has been known as a deity for overcoming difficult obstacles.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pay respects at the shrine standing on the Sea of Japan coast
2. 2Confirm the site of the Ataka Barrier within the grounds
3. 3Trace the tradition featured in "Ataka" and "Kanjinchō"
4. 4Learn of its standing as a deity for overcoming difficult obstacles

Did you know?

💡 From the tradition tied to the Ataka Barrier site in its grounds, the shrine is known as a deity for overcoming difficult obstacles.

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