おみやさんcomについて
A Starting Point to Know Regional and Life Culture
Omiyasan.com is a website that features shrines in Nagano Prefecture from an architectural perspective.
Nagano Prefecture spans a large area from north to south, with different languages and cultures in each region. The rituals and festivals related to Suwa Taisha, especially the Onbashira Festival, are particularly unique and intriguing.
By showcasing the enthusiasm of the local people for these rituals through the website, we hope to convey the ancient traditions and the importance of valuing the local community.
Shrines have long been close to where people live and have been closely connected to their lives.
As religious architecture, there are difficult aspects such as interpretations of ideologies and myths, but by looking at them from an "architectural perspective," we hope it can serve as a starting point to understand the shapes, connections to myths, and relationships to life and culture.
The feelings for ancient things and culture, and the love for one's hometown, are important regardless of one's place of origin or region.
Omiyasan.com is a non-commercial website. It aims to introduce and learn about the culture in the local area rather than attracting more visitors to shrines or gathering people for events.
It is mainly managed and operated by simer, who handles tasks related to website production and photography.
simer.jp Website and online store production
We do not lean towards any particular sect or religious group, including Shinto, nor do we engage with power spots or spiritual teachings.
Rather than focusing on traditional Japanese religions, we feature shrines as part of everyday cultural practices used for gatherings and meetings, viewed from an architectural perspective. Although including aspects like location and historical background as part of the culture, items like shrine stamps and goods are excluded.
If you are interested, please contact us through the inquiry page.
The expressions and descriptions of shrine architecture on Omiyasan.com are based on the creator's personal interpretations. While we conduct thorough research, if there are any discrepancies, incorrect quotations, or wrong photos, please contact us through the inquiry page.