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The biggest Shimenawa in Japan (宮地嶽神社の日本一の注連縄)

  2017/11/08
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The Shimenawa at the Miyajidake Shrine in Fukutsu-city is the biggest in Japan. Surprisingly, weight is 3ton, with 2.6m diameter and 11m length.   Shimenawa is the thick, twisted, straw rope. It was believed in ancient days that  a Shimenawa had the power to keep off evil sprits, so many objects connected  with Shinto Shrines decorated with Shimenawa. 福津市にある宮地嶽神社の注連縄は日本一大さで、なんと重さが3トンで直径2.6m、 長さが11mあります。   注連縄は藁でつくった太い縄をよったものです。  昔、注連縄には悪魔を退ける力があるとしんじられていて、神社に関係の深い 多くのものには注連縄が飾られています。 About us Tailor-made tour Self-guided tour Golf tour Study tour Contact us  Kyushu Travel Guide Suggested itinerary Blog & local News About Japan 日本語

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