Nagao Shrine - Katsuragi

The name of Sukune Sukune is in the national treasure "Mr. Kaibe's family tree" at Motoise Kono Shrine, which is said to be Motoise. It is said that this person entered Yamato all the way from Tango and married Hakuun Betsumei's daughter, Mizumitsuhime. I learned that there is a deep connection with Nagao Shrine here. The place where I met Ihika during the Jinmu's Eastern Expedition was thrilled to know the legend of Ihika by chance when I visited Mifune Falls and searched for Yamanaka. I didn't know that Nagao Shrine was also the origin of the name of Nagao Highway. I have uploaded photos of Ikari Shrine, etc. in the land of Ikari for reference.

It enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, a shrine on the way to Takenouchi Kaido. It means a straight road from Osaka to Ise Jingu, and it is said to be a shrine with a long history. Many votive tablets are displayed.

"Katsugi (Katsuragi) Road" Vol. 14-1-5, Katshiro City Nagao 471 Nagao Shrine After the visit, a local woman asked, “Did you boil your mochi already?” And replied, “I prayed for road safety.” There are many opportunities to ride a bicycle, and at this time you have to pass to the left of the road. I punctured three times around the shoreline and lost time, so I made a request along with the accident. There are stone statues of frogs on both sides of the torii (old, now the new torii is far away in the east and the second torii). Although it wasn't as boiled as Tenmangu's cow, I felt relieved with the lovely expression that looked around the area. The headquarters was an important traffic hub where the “Takeuchi Kaido” from Wakayama Kumano to Osaka, the “Yokooji” in the south of Heijo, and the “Nagao Kaido” to the foot of Osaka, so here again, it ’s a public safety prayer company. Good morning Of course, I would like to live in a world where drunk driving, driving, and driving are all gone. It is a short rest at the next Fukahata burial mound.

The deity is the great god of the inner and outer shrines of Ise Jingu Amaterasu Omikami Toyoukebime Mizumitsu Himemei Hakuun Betsumei It seems that Miwa Shrine, where the tradition of snakes is handed down, is the head of a snake, and Nagao Shrine is the tail.

Kintetsu Minami Osaka Line #Slightly before Sakudo Station. I was attracted to the bright vermilion color that jumped into my eyes from the car window and visited #Nagao Shrine. Settled at the intersection of the ancient #Takenouchi Kaido #Yokooji (#Hatsuse Kaido) #Nagao Kaido. The deity is the Okami of Ise's Naiku Shimomiya. #Respect for the Aged Festival #Crape Myrtle and Red and White #Nijoyama (Search: Manufacturing and Kotodama no Kuni, Reported on September 21, 2020)

It is located at the starting point on the Nara side of Japan's oldest public road "Takenouchi Kaido", and also on the Nara side of the Nagao Kaido. In addition to these facts, it is clear from the long and long approach that it has prospered since ancient times.

Snake tradition "Nagao Shrine" ... Nagao Shrine is also a shrine where the tradition of snakes is transmitted. The three Kanabi (Mt. Miwa), where the oldest Oomiwa Jinja shrine in Japan is enshrined, is said to be the head of a snake, and this Nagao shrine is said to be a tail. In addition, the deities of Nagao Shrine are Amaterasu Omikami, Toyouke Omikami, Mizumitsu Himekoto, and Shirakumo Betsumei. Although the construction of the shrine is not clear, it is a shrine with a long history as a ceremonial shrine in Katsuge-gun, which is listed in the Heian period books "Sandai Jitsuroku" and "Engishiki" gods. It is said that in 1443, the Emperor Tenmu won the Jinshin War during the Asuka period, and this place was designated as a sacred place as a reward. Will be noted. In ancient times, this Nagao Shrine's enshrined place was the entrance to the west side of the ancient road "Yokooji" that entered Yamato from the direction of Osaka via Takenouchi Kaido and reached Asuka's Fujiwarakyo. Even in modern times, this land of Nagao is a transportation hub where major roads such as Takenouchi Kaido and Nagao Kaido gather and intersect, so it is a guardian deity of people who cross this road, and a god of traffic safety. Is also deeply worshiped. As a tradition of place names ... Once upon a time, a large snake lived in Miwa, surrounding Mt. Miwa in seven and a half turns, and its tail reached the Nagao area. There is a theory that the snake (Nagamono) is enshrined and the place name "Nagao", that is, Nagao, was given because it is the tail of the tail. From this, it is said that Oomiwa Shrine (Miwa Myojin) is the head and Nagao Shrine is the tail, and it is said that it is beneficial to pray together. It is also said that the dragon lived there, and it is said that the Ryuo Shrine, which is enshrined in Yamatotakada, is the head of the dragon, and the Nagao Shrine is the tail of the dragon. Since the dragon controls the Chozuya of Nagao Shrine, there is a theory that Ryuo Shrine is the body of a large snake, and Ojinja Shrine-Ryuo Shrine-Nagao Shrine is an incarnation of a large snake. Therefore, it is said that the main shrine of Oomiwa Shrine and the main shrine of Ryuomiya face the west, and the main shrine of Nagao Shrine faces the east. For this reason, it is one of the most popular shrines in recent years as a sacred pilgrimage site where the dragon gods and white snake gods live. As a hidden power spot, Miwa Myojin (Oomiwa Shrine) is said to be the head of a snake, and Nagao Shrine is said to be beneficial if you visit both shrines at once from the tail.

It is located at the entrance of Takenouchi Kaido. There is an old road from here to Namba, and there is a car road on the way, but you can walk to Osaka.