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<p>The Shichifukujin are a roster of Seven gods comparable to groups such as the Eight Immortals in Chinese religion. As a group, it is quite uncommon to have members originating from various parts of the world, this roster of gods is a unique phenomenon belonging to Japan! This article was based off of a Japanese original: <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/shichifukujin/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://jinjabukkaku.online/shichifukujin/</a> </p>



<p>Other sources include: </p>



<p><strong>『キャラ絵で学ぶ神道図鑑』 </strong></p>



<p><strong>『イラスト図解でよくわかる！日本の神社・お寺入門』</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">What is a Fortune God?</h2>



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<p>Fortune gods, “Fukujin” in Japanese, is a category of gods that originated in the middle ages. In short, Fortune gods are a class of gods that are prayed to for a bountiful harvest and catch. They are gods that bring economic wealth to the people, in turn bringing them happiness.</p>



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<p>The iconic pantheon of seven are said to have been established in the late Muromachi period.&nbsp;</p>



<p>It is said that there is scriptural basis for the Seven Fortune Gods in the sūtras. In the Humane King Sūtra, there is a line which says “Seven disasters annihilated, seven fortunes arise”, the Seven Fortunes in question being the scriptural basis.</p>



<p>The Seven Fortune Gods are a peculiar pantheon of gods, as they are made up of deities from three different cultures. These include:</p>



<p>From India:</p>



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<p>Daikokuten/Bishamonten/Benzaiten</p>



<p>From China:</p>



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<p>Fukurokuju/Jurōjin/Hotei</p>



<p>And from Japan:</p>



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<p>Ebisu</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Daikokuten</h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"></p>



<p>Daikokuten, or Mahākāla in Sanskrit, is a deity that originated in India. Before we introduce more about him, here is a little quiz: Select all that is correct about the Hindu god Lord Śiva:</p>



<p>1) He occupies the highest position in Shaivic Hinduism</p>



<p>2) He is the god of destruction</p>



<p>3) He is the god of regeneration</p>



<p>(Answer: All of the above)</p>



<p>Mahākāla is said to be an incarnation of Śiva. Regarding his name, in Sanskrit, Mahā means great, and kāla can mean time, death or darkness. Thus, his name in Japanese, “Daikokuten”, means the “Great Dark Deva(deity)”.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Mahākāla is the god of destruction and prosperity. Initially entering Japan through the pantheon of Esoteric Buddhism, his imagery seems to have been syncretised with another deity of the local tradition. Ōkuninushi-no-mikoto, or “Daikoku”, is the main deity of the Izumo Taisha, and the god of nation building. He is an important god with many epics involving him. It is believed that since the sinic pronunciation of “大黒(Mahākāla)” and “大国(Ōkuninushi-no-mikoto)” are both “daikoku”, they were associated and fused with one another.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Another iconic imagery of Daikokuten that is believed to be derived from syncretism is his big hood (which is actually his wallet), and his association with kitchens. This seems to have originated from the “Records of the Travels on the Southern Sea”, an account of a monk’s travel to India.</p>



<p>In contrast to his Indian or even Tibetan depictions that are typically wrathful (and quite metal!), Japanese depictions of this deity are often quite benevolent and friendly. It is a unique interpretation indeed. As for his role within the Seven Fortune Gods, the primary benefit he offers is a bountiful harvest of grains.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Bishamonten</h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"></p>



<p>Bishamonten, or Vaiśravaṇa in Sanskrit, is also a deity that originated in India.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In Buddhism, he is also one of the Four Heavenly Kings (What a busy deity!). Known as “Tamonten” when in the set of four, he is often placed on an elevated platform in one of four corners. He is also commonly seen depicted in amulets.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Kubera, the god of wealth, seems to be the basis of this deity. Being the basis of a military god, Kubera unexpectedly has minimal association with combat.</p>



<p>Bishamonten’s domain is monetary luck and gambling luck (please gamble in moderation!).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Fukurokuju</h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"></p>



<p>Fukurokuju, Fulushou in mandarin, came from China.</p>



<p>He bestows upon us three virtuous blessings: fuku (children), roku (wealth) and ju (longevity). Naturally, his role in the seven are to provide these three blessings.</p>



<p>Fukurokuju is said to be the manifestation of the Southern Polar Stars.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Jurōjin</h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"></p>



<p>Jurōjin, Shoulaoren in mandarin, also came from China. He is likely to be the same person as Fukurokuju, and as a result, also a manifestation of the Southern Polar Stars.</p>



<p>As a result of that, when they are recognised to be the same character, another deity is brought in to fill in for the open seat in the seven (Often Kishōten or Shōjō).&nbsp;</p>



<p>In terms of imagery, Jurōjin is often often depicted with a bottle gourd (“hyōtan” in Japanese) and a deer by his side. Symbolically, the gourd represents the pill of immortality, while the deer represents longevity and harmony with nature. In his hand is a peach, and while it is known to have protective effects against evil spirits, it also has the effect of everlasting youth!</p>



<p>Of course, benefits of worshiping him include longevity and lasting youth.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Hotei</h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"></p>



<p>Hotei, or Budai in Mandarin, is from China like the previous two.&nbsp;</p>



<p>In fact, it is believed that he is an actual monk in the Chan/Zen lineage. There is even a widely held belief that Hotei is in fact an incarnation of the bodhisattva Maitreya (Miroku Bosatsu). He is sometimes also included in the roster of the famous “Eighteen Arhats”, though it is likely that the deity in each roster is not same person in the literal sense.&nbsp;</p>



<p>His name, Hotei, literally means “cloth bag”, and this is derived from the massive bag he carries on his bag. He is also depicted with a huge belly. His image is often confused with the historical Buddha, Śākyamuni, but they are not the same person!</p>



<p>The main benefit of worshiping him are material and spiritual wealth. Apparently, he is a very accurate fortune teller too!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Benzaiten</h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"></p>



<p>Benzaiten, Sarasvatī in Sanskrit, was originally from India. In India, she was the goddess of water, and beauty and oversaw beauty and harvest.</p>



<p>Regarding her name, the second character “s(z)ai”, means money (財), but this is only limited to when she is depicted in the roster of seven. Outside of that, her name is written with “才”, meaning talent, as in “Benzai”, or talent in debating.&nbsp;</p>



<p>She is often depicted with a Biwa (a type of Japanese string instrument), which symbolises her place as a goddess of music and performing arts.</p>



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<p>By the way, Benzaiten also has forms as a warrior goddess. The eight armed Benzaiten enshrined in the Meguro Shichifukujin Banryūji is one such example.</p>



<p>Benefits that Benzaiten offer include prosperous luck and improvement in artistic skills.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Ebisu</h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"></p>



<p>Finally, there is Ebisu. Surrounded by mystery, Ebisu is the only god in the roster that is native to Japan.</p>



<p>The mystery surrounding Ebisu is confounded by many things. This includes the kanji for his name, which differ greatly according to the source, with words meaning “savage” or “child of a leech” often being used. These aliases sound rather frightening (but really cool!). </p>



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<p>However, what’s in common among all the mentions of Ebisu, is that he is associated with fishermen, and he grants wishes for a big catch. No wonder he is always depicted with a sea bream! According to Nishinomiya Jinja, regions with Ebisu devotion often have sea bream as their signature local produce.</p>



<p>His role in the roster is luck at sea and prosperity in sales.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Closing Thoughts</h2>



<p>The Seven Fortune Gods are truly a fascinating roster of gods. It is very interesting to see that the gods that also appear in different cultures are interpreted differently in Japan. To the readers: What are your thoughts on the Seven Fortune Gods? Are there any similar rosters in your culture? We hope you enjoyed this article!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Trivia</h2>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"></p>



<p>It is rumoured that if you place an image of the Seven Fortune Gods on board a jewelled ship, you will have a pleasant “hatsuyume”, the first dream of the new year.</p>



<p>Also, the reason why they are depicted as approaching by sea, is that it symbolises them bringing good fortune and happiness from the other shore.</p>
<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/seven-gods-of-japan/">Shichifukujin: The Seven Fortune Gods of Japan</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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<p>As the new year approaches, many of us in Japan may be planning to experience “Hatsumode”, the first visit to a temple or shrine of the new year. At the same time, it can be nerve racking to visit one during such an important as a foreigner; how do we behave so that we do not accidentally disrespect local customs? A fellow writer for this site has authored a fantastic guide to shrine visit etiquette, so I will be providing an English translation, along with added tips that might be useful for tourists!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">How to Identify Shrines</h2>



<p>As you may know, Japanese religious traditions consists mainly of Buddhism and Shinto. Naturally, there is a distinction between Buddhist places of worship (often referred to as “Temples” or “Monasteries”), and Shinto places of worship (often referred to as “Shrines”). As the conventions of paying respects differ between these two traditions, it is important to keep in mind that the following practices apply to Shinto shrines. To identify a shrine,&nbsp;</p>



<p>1. Name</p>



<p>The name of the place of worship is a useful way to identify its religious affiliation. Buddhist temples, in general, are often suffixed with “Ji”, “Tera/Dera” (both 寺), or “In” (院). Shinto shrines, in contrast, are often suffixed with “Jinja” (神社), “Taisha” (大社), “Gu” (宮) or “Jingu” (神宮).</p>



<p>2. Architecture and Aesthetics</p>



<p>In general, Shinto shrines have the iconic “Torii” gate at the main entrance. &nbsp;</p>



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<p>3. Maps and Guides</p>



<p>Another foolproof way would be to check maps (Physical maps, or digital maps like Google Maps), as the affiliation&nbsp; of the institution will often be listed on it. Temples/shrines nowadays also often have guides in the facilities themselves, so keep a lookout for those too!</p>



<p>It is important to keep in mind that there can be exceptions, and Buddhist temples can often house Shinto shrines within its vicinity, and Shinto shrines can house Buddhist deities as well. There are even places such as Yushima Seido, which do not fall into either the Buddhist or Shinto category, being a Confucian temple instead.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">The Torii</h2>



<p>The iconic Torii gate symbolises the boundary between the ordinary and divine realms, once one steps into the boundary within the Torii, they are in the territory of the divine. Therefore, when entering the shrine, we adopt the attitude of visiting someone important and respected. With this in mind, we should take a bow before stepping through the Torii. After paying our respects, after exiting through the Torii, turn to face the Shrine and take a bow again.&nbsp;</p>



<p>One thing to take note of: In the shrine, the centre of the walking path is known as the “Shōchū”, and the gods are believed to walk along the middle of the path. Therefore, to show respect, it is advised not to walk on the middle of the path, but to walk along the sides instead.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Chōzu</h2>



<p>Have you noticed worshippers washing their hands at the water basins near the entrance of shrines? That is known as “Chōzu”, and the basin is known as the “Chōzu-ya”. Chōzu purifies the body in preparation for paying respects in the shrine. Here is the procedure for Chōzu:</p>



<p>1. Hold the dipper in your right hand, scoop up some water and wash your left hand.</p>



<p>2. Hold the dipper in your left hand, and wash your right hand in the same manner.</p>



<p>3. Hold the dipper in your right hand again, scoop up some water, pour it into your left hand, and use it to wash your mouth. Do not place the dipper directly to your mouth.</p>



<p>4. Wash your left hand in the same manner again.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Paying Respects</h2>



<p>One can make wishes and express gratitude to the gods, or even just pay respects secularly as a sign of respect to local customs. When doing so, here are the procedures:</p>



<p>1. First, take a proper posture in front of the gods</p>



<p>2. Straighten your back, and take two 90° bows.&nbsp;</p>



<p>3. Bring your palms together at the chest level, with your right hand very slightly below your left.</p>



<p>4. Bring your hands apart to shoulder width, and clap two times</p>



<p>5. With your palms together, take a final bow.</p>



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<p>Source: <a href="https://www.jinjahoncho.or.jp/omairi/osahou/sanpai">https://www.jinjahoncho.or.jp/omairi/osahou/sanpai</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">Offering a Tamagushi</h2>



<p>It is possible to offer a branch of a sakaki tree, known as a “Tamagushi”, to the gods. This can be done on special occasions such as festivals, or during regular visits. The Tamagushi is a fresh sakaki branch with a piece of cotton wool, hemp or paper known as shimadarushide attached to it.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The procedure for offering respects with the Tamagushi is the same as above!</p>



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<p>Thank you for reading this article, we hope you have a wonderful New Year, and a pleasant Shrine visiting experience!</p>



<p>Here’s the original article (in Japanese): https://jinjabukkaku.online/shirine/</p>



<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/visiting-shrines-a-short-guide/">Visiting Shrines: A short guide</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:20:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>作成日：2025年9月22日 どうも！インターン生のけいです！今日は、天狗てんぐについて取り上げていこうと思います！存在は知っていても良い存在なのか悪い存在なのかいまいちわからないですよね…そんな天狗について今回は深掘り...</p>
<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/tengu/">天狗って何者？日本全国の天狗伝説</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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<p>作成日：2025年9月22日</p>



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<p>どうも！インターン生のけいです！今日は、<ruby>天狗<rt>てんぐ</rt></ruby>について取り上げていこうと思います！存在は知っていても良い存在なのか悪い存在なのかいまいちわからないですよね…そんな天狗について今回は深掘ります！</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-707bc11ad26ea861d53504ee7d5dc184">目次</h2>



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<li id="01"><a href="#01">天狗って何者？</a></li>



<li id="06"><a href="#02">天狗と山伏</a></li>



<li><a href="#03">天狗の種類と階級</a></li>



<li id="03"><a href="#04">有名な天狗たち</a></li>



<li id="04"><a href="#05">天狗にまつわるお祭りや芸能</a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f0ca20a32e773d6f24a1c14b798d911a" id="01">天狗って何者？</h2>



<p>　<ruby>天狗<rt>てんぐ</rt></ruby>とは山奥に住むという<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-pink">妖怪</span>。人間離れした神隠し・天狗倒し・天狗笑いといった特別な能力を持ち、山伏の服を着て、顔は赤くて鼻が高い。背に翼があり、空を飛ぶことができるという…手には<ruby>羽団扇<rt>はうちわ</rt></ruby>・<ruby>太刀<rt>たち</rt></ruby>・巻物・<ruby>金剛杖<rt>こんごうつえ</rt></ruby>を持っていることが多いようです。各地に伝承されている山中での怪異な話は、天狗の仕業であるといわれてきているようです！</p>



<p class="stk-mb_0">※羽団扇：鳥の羽でつくったうちわ。風や火を操る力の象徴。</p>



<p class="stk-mb_0">※太刀：刀。</p>



<p class="stk-mb_0">※金剛杖：修験者や巡礼者などがもつ四角または八角の白木の杖。聖なる結界を破る武具と言われている。</p>



<p>※巻物：知識や妖術の源泉であるという意味を持つ。</p>


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<p>　天狗の意味は分かりましたが、漢字にはどのような意味が込められているのでしょうか。漢字の点からも天狗についてアプローチしてみましょう！天狗の「狗」には「いぬ」という読みがあります。つまり天狗が<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-pink">「<ruby>天<rt>てん</rt></ruby>の<ruby>狗<rt>いぬ</rt></ruby>」</span>ということです。語源は中国にあり、もともとは<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-pink">流れ星</span>を意味するものだったそうです。それは隕石が落ちてくるときに犬の遠吠えのような音に聞こえたことからきています。隕石は落ちてくることは不吉で怖いですよね、その暗いイメージより天狗という言葉には災いを起こすような暗いイメージが持たれたようです。</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ce6a12a245523dc5d406000e00163f63" id="02">天狗と山伏</h2>



<p>　天狗には山伏の格好をしているといいましたが、なぜ山伏なのでしょうか。どのようなつながりがあるのでしょうか。たくさん調べた結果、簡潔には<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-pink">「山伏を見間違えた姿」</span>ということのようです。</p>



<p class="stk-mb_0">　山伏とは山で修業に励む人のことを指します。では山での過酷な修行を終えて人里へ帰ってきた山伏にどのような変化があるでしょうか。</p>



<div class="wp-block-stk-plugin-cbox cbox intitle is-style-green_box type_normal"><div class="box_title"><span class="span__box_title">山伏が修行をしたら・・</span></div><div class="cboxcomment">
<p>①山に籠って修行していたので、見た目が変わっている</p>



<p>②霊力を磨くために修行するので、祈りに効力がある</p>



<p>③身に着けているものが人里の人にとっては見慣れないものである</p>
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<p class="stk-mb_0">　このような変化があるわけです。祈りに効力があって、例えば病気が祈りで治ったら祈っている人は人なのかどうかも確かに疑いますよね。時代によっては疑うことの無いことだったかもしれませんが、見た目などから天狗なのではないかと言われたりもしたようです</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1be78b077ce8765cc3c28a4329d353c2" id="03">天狗の種類と階級</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>天狗の種類と階級</strong>
<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>大天狗：鼻の高い天狗。絶大な力を持つリーダー格の天狗。</li>



<li>小天狗：<ruby>烏<rt>からす</rt></ruby>のような見た目をしているものや少年の姿をしているものなど様々。<ruby>眷属<rt>けんぞく</rt></ruby>や<ruby>斥候役<rt>せっこうやく</rt></ruby>をになっている。</li>
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<p>眷属っていうのは<strong>従者や家来</strong>という意味があって、以前、稲荷神社について取り上げた記事にも登場したよ！</p>


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<p>斥候役は<strong>軍事において敵のことなどを偵察するために先に派遣される単独兵または小人数の部隊</strong>のことだよ！</p>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-palette-seven-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-da9f350be3c35d097ea31a3d150953ed"><ruby>鞍馬山<rt>くらまやま</rt></ruby>「<ruby>僧正坊<rt>そうじょうぼう</rt></ruby>」</h3>



<p class="stk-mb_0">　<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-pink">京都市</span>の北にある鞍馬山にいるとされる僧正坊は牛若丸に剣術を教えたという伝説で有名です。鞍馬寺の僧坊を指すこともあるようで、僧正坊は鞍馬山僧正坊とも呼ばれ、多くの天狗を手下として従える<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-pink">天狗界のトップ</span>に君臨するような天狗のようです</p>



<p class="stk-mb_0">※牛若丸：源義経の幼名</p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-palette-seven-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b23154541c39eb57b3ad65e21c504ff8"><ruby>英彦山<rt>ひこさん</rt></ruby>「<ruby>豊前坊<rt>ぶぜんぼう</rt></ruby>」</h3>



<p>　九州の<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-pink">福岡と大分</span>にまたがる英彦山には<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-pink">九州の天狗界</span>トップの豊前坊という天狗がいるとされているようです。福岡にある高住神社で祀られており、豊前坊は欲深い人には罰を与え、心正しい者には願いを聞き入れたり、守ったりしているといわれているそうです</p>


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<p>　四国の<strong>香川県</strong>には<strong>崇徳上皇の化身</strong>とされる相模坊がいるという。地元では愛称として「さがん坊はん」と呼ばれているそう。</p>



<p>　なぜ香川県の天狗の名が「相模」なのか、崇徳上皇と何の関係があるのか。それは元々相模坊は丹沢相模大山にいたが、崇徳上皇の霊を慰めるために四国の白峯山へ来たという。崇徳上皇は1156年保元の乱で敗北し西海の国、讃岐の松山に流されのちにお亡くなりになっている。</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-blush-bordeaux-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5236d2993afd1ec89bcce1776c5c7960" id="05">天狗にまつわるお祭りや芸能</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-palette-seven-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b625d2076726a16e835dda7762deca28">天狗太鼓</h3>



<p>　天狗は木を倒す音や鉄砲を撃つ音、太鼓を叩く音、虫送りをする音など<strong>様々な音を出す</strong>といわれているそうです。これらは雨や災いを知らせる存在であるとされ、そのうちの太鼓を叩く音にちなんで天狗太鼓というパフォーマンスがあるようです。長野県飯綱山に伝わる「飯綱三郎天狗」のような独特な形態も存在するそうです！</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-stk-palette-seven-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7aee6a823218959f077ffdd71dab4cf4">奇祭　天狗祭り</h3>



<p>　全国各地に様々な奇祭があるのですが、今回は天狗にちなんで<strong>岐阜県高山市</strong>の<strong>天狗祭り</strong>をご紹介します。この祭りはこのような伝説から始まっています。それは昔、秋の収穫時期に害虫が発生し村の人々が困っていたところを天狗が現れ、作物を救ったという伝説です。この伝説を記念して毎年秋には天狗祭りが行われるようになったそうです</p>



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<p>　いかがでしたか？天狗についての解像度が上がったのではないでしょうか？全国各地に天狗伝説が残っています。今回取り上げなかった地域の方でもぜひ調べてみてはいかがでしょうか？ではまた他の記事でお会いしましょう！</p>
<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/tengu/">天狗って何者？日本全国の天狗伝説</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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		<title>お盆（おぼん）とは？五山の送り火（大文字）とは？</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[神社仏閣オンライン]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:45:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>作成日：2025年8月12日 こんミカ〜！今回は、お盆と五山の送り火についてお伝えするゾ！ ▷動画での解説はコチラ お盆とは何かというと、”ご先祖様の里帰り”だナ。 いわば、ご先祖様の夏休みのようなものダナ！ ご先祖さん...</p>
<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/obon/">お盆（おぼん）とは？五山の送り火（大文字）とは？</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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<p><strong>作成日：2025年8月12日</strong></p>



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<p>こんミカ〜！今回は、お盆と五山の送り火についてお伝えするゾ！</p>
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<p><strong>▷動画での解説は<a href="https://youtu.be/P7m-iowIGjA">コチラ</a></strong></p>


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<p>お盆とは何かというと、<strong>”ご先祖様の里帰り”</strong>だナ。</p>



<p>いわば、ご先祖様の夏休みのようなものダナ！</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="532" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/natsuyasumi_title.png" alt="" class="wp-image-12287" style="width:400px" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/natsuyasumi_title.png 600w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/natsuyasumi_title-300x266.png 300w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/natsuyasumi_title-485x430.png 485w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></figure></div>


<div class="wp-block-stk-plugin-voicecomment voice default r icon_default"><figure class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="voice_icon__img" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/0262a16343a422911f26348696176a60-1.png" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><figcaption class="avatar-name name">玲さん</figcaption></figure><div class="voicecomment">
<p>ご先祖さんが帰ってくるは有名よね〜</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background">歴史</h2>



<div class="wp-block-stk-plugin-voicecomment voice default l icon_default"><figure class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="voice_icon__img" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/3e25628ce85b9f92904d03cc2bd0d97a.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><figcaption class="avatar-name name">ミカ様</figcaption></figure><div class="voicecomment">
<p>奈良時代に始まった盂蘭盆会（うらぼんえ）が起源だゾ</p>
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<div class="wp-block-stk-plugin-voicecomment voice default r icon_default"><figure class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="voice_icon__img" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c1f898416218598284a277ebbb727d90.png" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><figcaption class="avatar-name name">玲さん</figcaption></figure><div class="voicecomment">
<p>そんなに前なのね！</p>
</div></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">盂蘭盆会とは</h3>



<p>盂蘭盆会は、盂蘭盆経というお経に由来します。</p>



<p>このお経では、仏様や、お坊さんに供養をすることで、</p>



<p>ご先祖様への功徳につながるというものです。</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background">精霊馬とは</h2>



<div class="wp-block-stk-plugin-voicecomment voice default l icon_default"><figure class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="voice_icon__img" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/3e25628ce85b9f92904d03cc2bd0d97a.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><figcaption class="avatar-name name">ミカ様</figcaption></figure><div class="voicecomment">
<p>どんな動物を現しているかわかるカナ？</p>
</div></div>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="396" height="400" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a33608ecc7418b52364f834f6379a178.png" alt="" class="wp-image-12291" style="width:400px" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a33608ecc7418b52364f834f6379a178.png 396w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/a33608ecc7418b52364f834f6379a178-297x300.png 297w" sizes="(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px" /></figure></div>


<div class="wp-block-stk-plugin-voicecomment voice default r icon_default"><figure class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="voice_icon__img" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c1f898416218598284a277ebbb727d90.png" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><figcaption class="avatar-name name">玲さん</figcaption></figure><div class="voicecomment">
<p>これは知ってるわよ〜ずばり！ナス＝牛、キュウリ＝馬</p>
</div></div>



<p>ご先祖様にはやくきて（馬）、遅く帰ってほしい（牛）。</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">お精霊さん（おしょらいさん）</h3>



<p>京都では、ご先祖様のことをお精霊さん（おしょらいさん）と呼んでいます。</p>



<p>8/7~10 お迎え：お寺などに迎えにいく</p>



<p>8/16　お見送り：お寺などで見送る</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background">五山の送り火</h2>



<p>こちらの5箇所です。</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="474" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8104cd134f749910ab2558d0ce81714a.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12295" style="width:400px" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8104cd134f749910ab2558d0ce81714a.jpg 1000w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8104cd134f749910ab2558d0ce81714a-300x142.jpg 300w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8104cd134f749910ab2558d0ce81714a-768x364.jpg 768w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/8104cd134f749910ab2558d0ce81714a-485x230.jpg 485w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div>


<div class="wp-block-stk-plugin-voicecomment voice default l icon_default"><figure class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="voice_icon__img" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/3e25628ce85b9f92904d03cc2bd0d97a.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><figcaption class="avatar-name name">ミカ様</figcaption></figure><div class="voicecomment">
<p>また来年もきてね〜と見送るのが、送り火だナ！</p>
</div></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center">まとめ</h2>



<div class="wp-block-stk-plugin-voicecomment voice default l icon_default"><figure class="icon"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="voice_icon__img" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/3e25628ce85b9f92904d03cc2bd0d97a.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt=""/><figcaption class="avatar-name name">ミカ様</figcaption></figure><div class="voicecomment">
<p>お盆はご先祖様と共に過ごして、感謝を伝える時なんだナ！</p>
</div></div>
<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/obon/">お盆（おぼん）とは？五山の送り火（大文字）とは？</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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		<link>https://jinjabukkaku.online/animal_shrine/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>動物好き、集合～！！今回は動物とふれあえる神社をご紹介♪ 目次 梅宮大社（京都府） 最初にご紹介するのは、京都・嵐山近くにある「梅宮大社」。ここは、知る人ぞ知る“猫の神社”。 梅宮大社の祭神や歴史的由来は、猫とは無関係で...</p>
<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/animal_shrine/">【関西】動物とふれあれる神社４選｜猫・馬・鶏がいっぱい</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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<p class="is-style-simple_bg-stripe">動物好き、集合～！！<br>今回は<strong>動物とふれあえる神社</strong>をご紹介♪</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default has-stk-palette-eight-background-color has-background">目次</h2>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="#me1">梅宮大社（京都府）</a></li>



<li><a href="#me2">春日大社（奈良県）</a></li>



<li><a href="#me3">丹生川上神社下社（奈良県）</a></li>



<li><a href="#me4">石上神宮（奈良県）</a></li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-normal has-stk-palette-eight-background-color has-background" id="me1">梅宮大社（京都府）</h2>



<p>最初にご紹介するのは、京都・嵐山近くにある<strong>「<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-blue">梅宮大社</span>」</strong>。<br>ここは、知る人ぞ知る<strong>“猫の神社”</strong>。</p>



<p>梅宮大社の祭神や歴史的由来は、猫とは無関係で<br>境内には<strong>10匹前後の猫</strong>たちが自由気ままに暮らしています。</p>



<p><strong>安産・子宝・酒造の神様</strong>を祀る神社で<br>約100種500本の梅が咲いており、春は特に人気。</p>



<p><strong><span class="pre--label span-stk-label-blue">朝や夕方に訪れると、活動的な姿を見ることができます！</span></strong></p>



<p>猫が好き、癒されたい！<br>そんな方にぜひ訪れてほしい神社です♪</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>参拝時間：9:00～17:00（受付終了16:30）</td></tr><tr><td>拝観料：<br>境内：無料<br>神苑（庭園）：大人600円</td></tr><tr><td>住所：〒615-0921 京都府京都市右京区梅津フケノ川町30</td></tr><tr><td>公式サイト：<a href="https://www.umenomiya.or.jp/">http://www.umenomiya.or.jp/</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-stk-palette-eight-background-color has-background" id="me2">春日大社（奈良県）</h2>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="750" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2320a5712e22a99b77a237409eec7742.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12214" style="width:400px" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2320a5712e22a99b77a237409eec7742.jpg 1000w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2320a5712e22a99b77a237409eec7742-300x225.jpg 300w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2320a5712e22a99b77a237409eec7742-768x576.jpg 768w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2320a5712e22a99b77a237409eec7742-485x364.jpg 485w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div>


<p>次にご紹介するのは、世界遺産にも登録されている<strong>「<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-blue">春日大社</span>」</strong>。</p>



<p>ここで出会えるのは、<strong>神の使いとされる鹿</strong>。</p>



<p>春日大社のある奈良公園には<strong>千頭以上の野生の鹿</strong>が暮らしており、<br>神社の境内や参道を歩く姿は神秘的。</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="750" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ebf796886d0760487c16c4d245c08740.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12215" style="width:400px" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ebf796886d0760487c16c4d245c08740.jpg 1000w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ebf796886d0760487c16c4d245c08740-300x225.jpg 300w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ebf796886d0760487c16c4d245c08740-768x576.jpg 768w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ebf796886d0760487c16c4d245c08740-485x364.jpg 485w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div>


<p><strong>創建は768年</strong>、<strong>藤原氏の氏神</strong>を祀る神社で<br>朱塗りの美しい社殿と約3,000基の灯籠が幻想的。</p>



<p><strong><span class="pre--label span-stk-label-blue">鹿たちは24時間365日、自由に歩き回っています！</span></strong></p>



<p>鹿せんべいをあげたり、写真を撮ったり。<br>貴重な体験ができます♪</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>参拝時間：<br>3月～10月：6:30～17:30<br>11月～2月：7:00～17:00<br>御本殿特別参拝：9:00～16:00</td></tr><tr><td>拝観料：<br>境内：無料<br>御本殿特別参拝：700円<br>国宝殿：大人700円、高大生400円、小中生300円</td></tr><tr><td>住所：〒630-8212 奈良県奈良市春日野町160</td></tr><tr><td>公式サイト：<a href="https://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/">https://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-stk-palette-eight-background-color has-background" id="me3">丹生川上神社下社（奈良県）</h2>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="563" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1051.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12210" style="width:400px" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1051.jpg 1000w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1051-300x169.jpg 300w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1051-640x360.jpg 640w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1051-768x432.jpg 768w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1051-485x273.jpg 485w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div>


<p>3つ目にご紹介するのは、奈良県・吉野郡にある<strong>「<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-blue">丹生川上神社下社</span>」</strong>。</p>



<p>古来より<strong>“水と雨”を司る神様</strong>を祀る神社として知られています。</p>



<p>そんな神社の境内に、<strong>神馬として飼われている</strong><br><strong>月毛の「白龍」</strong>と<strong>黒毛の「黒龍」</strong>の2頭がいるのです！</p>


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<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="563" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1050.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12211" style="width:400px" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1050.jpg 1000w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1050-300x169.jpg 300w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1050-640x360.jpg 640w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1050-768x432.jpg 768w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1050-485x273.jpg 485w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div>


<p>神様に仕える馬として、静かに佇むその姿はどこか神秘的。</p>



<p>距離の近さに驚く人も多いとか。</p>



<p><strong><span class="pre--label span-stk-label-blue">日中に訪れると、広場でくつろぐ姿が見れるかもしれません。</span></strong></p>



<p>動物と自然と神聖さが融合する、まさに癒しスポット♪</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>参拝時間：8:00～17:00</td></tr><tr><td>拝観料：無料</td></tr><tr><td>住所：〒638-0021 奈良県吉野郡下市町長谷1-1</td></tr><tr><td>公式サイト：<a href="https://niukawakami-jinja.jp/">https://niukawakami-jinja.jp/</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-stk-palette-eight-background-color has-background" id="me4">石上神宮（奈良県）</h2>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="562" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/5bdd5ee853abcca48fd301499782548b.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12212" style="width:400px" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/5bdd5ee853abcca48fd301499782548b.jpg 1000w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/5bdd5ee853abcca48fd301499782548b-300x169.jpg 300w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/5bdd5ee853abcca48fd301499782548b-640x360.jpg 640w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/5bdd5ee853abcca48fd301499782548b-768x432.jpg 768w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/5bdd5ee853abcca48fd301499782548b-485x273.jpg 485w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div>


<p>最後にご紹介するのは、奈良県天理市にある<strong>「<span class="pre--maker span-stk-maker-blue">石上神宮</span>」</strong>。</p>



<p>日本最古の神社の1つであり、歴史と神秘に包まれた聖地。</p>



<p>そしてこの神社の名物といえば、自由に境内を歩き回る<strong>鶏</strong>たち。</p>


<div class="wp-block-image">
<figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1000" height="750" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cdc522bea045ed9889b4fd0525f15f51.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-12213" style="width:400px" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cdc522bea045ed9889b4fd0525f15f51.jpg 1000w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cdc522bea045ed9889b4fd0525f15f51-300x225.jpg 300w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cdc522bea045ed9889b4fd0525f15f51-768x576.jpg 768w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cdc522bea045ed9889b4fd0525f15f51-485x364.jpg 485w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure></div>


<p><strong>鶏は「古事記」「日本書紀」にも登場</strong>し、<br>夜明けに鳴くことで<strong>朝の訪れを知らせる鳥</strong>として神聖視され、<strong>神様のお使い</strong>とされています。</p>



<p>神社の厳かな雰囲気と、自由気ままな鶏たちの対比が面白く、<br>写真スポットとしても大人気。</p>



<p><strong><span class="pre--label span-stk-label-blue">日中に訪れると、活動的な姿を見ることができます！</span></strong></p>



<p>動物と触れ合いながら、神聖な空気に包まれる唯一無二の体験をどうぞ♪</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>参拝時間：5:30～17:30（季節により変動あり）</td></tr><tr><td>拝観料：無料</td></tr><tr><td>住所：〒632-0014 奈良県天理市布留町384</td></tr><tr><td>公式サイト：<a href="https://www.isonokami.jp/">https://www.isonokami.jp/</a></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-stk-palette-eight-background-color has-background">まとめ</h2>



<p>いかがでしたか！</p>



<p><strong>動物とふれあえる神社</strong>って珍しいですよね。</p>



<p><strong>皆さんも日々の疲れに癒しを加えてみませんか？</strong></p>



<p class="is-style-default">気になる神社があれば、ぜひ足を運んでみてください♪</p>



<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/animal_shrine/">【関西】動物とふれあれる神社４選｜猫・馬・鶏がいっぱい</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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		<title>お寺とお寺をM＆Aしてみた！Part１～「お寺」とはどのようなものか～</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 15:01:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>皆さんはM＆Aってご存じですか？最近よく聞くビジネスワードですが、私は恥ずかしながら最近知りました、、、(笑) 今回はお寺のM＆Aに成功した近藤玄純さんに伺ったお話を皆さんにもお伝えしようと思います！ あまり経営に詳しく...</p>
<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/ma1/">お寺とお寺をM＆Aしてみた！Part１～「お寺」とはどのようなものか～</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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<p class="is-style-default">皆さんはM＆Aってご存じですか？最近よく聞くビジネスワードですが、私は恥ずかしながら最近知りました、、、(笑)</p>



<p>今回はお寺のM＆Aに成功した近藤玄純さんに伺ったお話を皆さんにもお伝えしようと思います！</p>



<p class="is-style-default">あまり経営に詳しくない方でも楽しんでいただけるように書きました！経営とは何たるかを学べると思います！ぜひ最後までご覧ください！</p>
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<p class="is-style-supplement-normal"><strong>ただしこれは近藤さんの事例、必ずすべてのお寺に当てはまる話ではないことを頭において読んでいただければ嬉しいです。</strong></p>



<p>２話目はこちら▷</p>


<div class="related_article typesimple"><a class="related_article__link no-icon" href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/ma2/"><figure class="eyecatch of-cover thum"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="485" height="273" src="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/56d66563d6de1fe7a77d8de8d368fd04-485x273.jpg" class="archives-eyecatch-image attachment-oc-post-thum wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/56d66563d6de1fe7a77d8de8d368fd04-485x273.jpg 485w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/56d66563d6de1fe7a77d8de8d368fd04-300x169.jpg 300w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/56d66563d6de1fe7a77d8de8d368fd04-640x360.jpg 640w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/56d66563d6de1fe7a77d8de8d368fd04-768x432.jpg 768w, https://jinjabukkaku.online/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/56d66563d6de1fe7a77d8de8d368fd04.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 485px) 45vw, 485px" /></figure><div class="related_article__meta archives_post__meta inbox"><div class="related_article__ttl ttl"><span class="labeltext">第２話</span>お寺とお寺をM＆Aしてみた！Part２～お寺の合併は合法なの？～</div></div></a></div>


<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-background" style="background-color:#6ddcaf">『M＆A』とは</h2>



<p>まずはじめに『M＆A』とは何か？と思う方も多いと思います。実際私も近藤さんにお話をお聞きするまでは、あまりピンときてはいませんでした。</p>



<p>『M＆A』とは『Mergers and Acquisitions』の略であり、日本語で『<strong>合併と買収</strong>』という意味になります。企業では良く使われている言葉であります。二つ以上の会社が一つの会社に統合される場合は『<strong>合併</strong>』、ある会社が別会社の株式や資産を買い取り、支配下に置くことを『<strong>買収</strong>』といいます。</p>



<p>『M＆A』を行う目的は企業により様々ですが、主に事業の拡大やコストの削減などを達成するために行われるようです。</p>



<p>近藤さんが行ったのは『M＆A』の『M』にあたる「<strong>合併</strong>」です。お寺の合併と聞くとあまりなじみのないものですから、そんなことができるのかと疑問に持つ人が多いと思います。</p>



<p>とはいえ、お寺も経営者が必要不可欠な組織であるという点では一般的な企業とさほど変わらないようにも思えます。しかし、現時点で宗教法人であるお寺を合併したという事例はほとんどないため、近藤さんがどのような経緯で『M＆A』を行うという選択に到ったのか、さらにその後はどのような結果になったのかを詳しくまとめていきたいと思います。</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-background" style="background-color:#6ddcaf">まずは考えてみよう！</h2>



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<p>本題に入る前に『お寺』について考えてみましょう！</p>



<p>お寺とは誰のためにあるのか、僧侶は仏教的に生きているのか、私たちはどう生きるべきなのか…。考え出すと止まらない質問ばかりです。</p>



<p>その中から、「『お寺』とはどのようなものなのか」という問いに近藤さんが答えてくれています。</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-stk-palette-seven-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7c710aebc210df9c00358aeb7c2f0add">『お寺』とは何か？</h4>



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<p>『お寺』を辞書で引くと「僧伽」「サンガ」という言葉が出てきます。</p>



<p>「僧伽」「サンガ」は仏教修行者の集団を意味します。</p>



<p>つまり、お寺という場所は【<strong>修行者の集団</strong>】という事になります。寺院が建っている場所やお墓がある場所が必ずしもお寺であるわけではないのです。</p>



<p>このことを少し頭の片隅に置いて記事を読んでいただくと嬉しいです。</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading has-stk-palette-seven-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4791ed380e2b84446b4178217c3856d">現代のお寺は公益法人</h4>



<p>そんな【修行者の集団】であるお寺ですが、現代のお寺は公益法人に属しています。</p>



<p><strong>公益法人</strong>とは「公益の増進を図ることを目的として法人の設立理念に則って活動する民間の法人」のことです。「<strong>公益</strong>」とは、社会公共の利益ないしは不特定多数人の利益のことで、お寺は当然公益の増進を図る法人として認められています。</p>



<p>しかし、これに近藤さんは疑問を感じています。</p>



<p>現代のお寺は、檀家さんのために事業を行っているところは数多く見られますが、それは決して「公益」ではなく「<strong>共益</strong>」なのではないかというのです。</p>



<p>「<strong>共益</strong>」とは「特定の団体やグループの利益を目的とする」ことをいいます。つまり関係者全員の利益を目的とすることであり、そこには檀家さんやお寺を運営しているお坊さんも含まれてきます。</p>



<p>現代のお寺はこの「共益」にとどまるところであり、<strong>本当の意味での「公益」を目指していくべき</strong>だと近藤さんは仰っています。</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-background" style="background-color:#6ddcaf">現在のお寺の状況</h2>



<p>さて、次回から本題にはいりますが、その前に知っておいてほしい現在の社会情勢についてお話します。</p>



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<p>日本は今、【<strong>寺院消滅時代</strong>】に入ってきていると言っても過言ではないと近藤さんは言います。</p>



<p>その理由として、社会問題である人口減少社会が大きく関わっています。お寺は檀家さんによって支えられているため、人口減少に伴なう檀家さんの減少や、お坊さんの減少によりお寺を畳まざるを得ない寺院も増えています。</p>



<p>さらに、近藤さんのお話を読むうえで日本は今【<strong>高齢社会</strong>】であるということを頭に入れておいてほしいです。次回からお話する内容の中で、この【<strong>高齢社会</strong>】であるという事が合併を進める近藤さんの悩みの種となっていきます。</p>



<p>こうした前提条件を頭の片隅に入れ、次の記事を読んでいただくとより近藤さんのお話を理解していただけるのではないかと思います。</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-background" style="background-color:#6ddcaf">まとめ</h2>



<p>いかがでしたでしょうか？</p>



<p>今回は近藤良純さんの行ったお寺のM＆Aについて、その前提となるお話をさせていただきました！次回からはいよいよどのように近藤さんがM＆Aを行ったのかについて詳しくお話させていただきます！</p>



<p>ぜひ、第２話をお楽しみください！</p>


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<p>投稿 <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online/ma1/">お寺とお寺をM＆Aしてみた！Part１～「お寺」とはどのようなものか～</a> は <a href="https://jinjabukkaku.online">神社仏閣オンライン</a> に最初に表示されました。</p>
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