Sumiyoshi Taisha Asazawa-sha
shrine
浅澤社
Asazawa-sha is the third stop in the Hattatsu Mairi.
Asazawa-sha is one of the sub-shrines within Sumiyoshi Taisha, sitting on what was once a marshy pond. It is dedicated to Ichikishimahime no Mikoto, guardian deity of beauty and the performing arts, drawing particular devotion from actors, dancers, and musicians seeking success in their craft. Every May, rabbit-ear irises bloom in the surrounding pond, purple flowers mentioned in the 8th-century Man'yoshu poetry anthology, where they were also noted as a source of natural dye. The shrine is open to practitioners of the Hattatsu Mairi ritual from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with offerings covered by the rite's main entry fee.
Purify your hands at the temizuya before approaching the main hall. Left hand first, then right, then pour water into your left hand to rinse your mouth.
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