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【北海道小樽市】 今回は北海道小樽市の小樽総鎮守 小樽住吉神社に、行ってきました。 小樽市の総鎮守である小樽住吉神社は、航海安全・商売繁盛・安産などのご利益と、美しい花手水や歴史ある社務所で知られるパワースポットです。 【ご祭神と主なご利益】 ご祭神： 住吉三神（底筒男神・中筒男神・表筒男神）と息長帯姫命（神功皇后）の4柱 主なご利益： 航海安全・交通安全：海の神様として、古くから船乗りや商人、北前船の安全を守ってきた 商売繁盛・開運：小樽の総鎮守として、強い気運や商売繁盛のパワースポットとされる 清め祓い・安産・子育て：禊祓い（みそぎばらい）の神徳から、心身の清めや安産祈願でも篤く信仰されている 【見どころ】 花手水（はなちょうず）：春から秋にかけて、手水舎に色鮮やかな季節の花々が浮かべられ、写真スポットとしても人気です。 子宝いぬ（拝殿前）：安産や子宝を祈願する御影石の石碑です。 👉 作法：まず「親犬の頭」を撫で、次に「自分の干支の石」を撫で、最後に「子犬の頭」を撫でて祈願すると良いとされています。 せたけ石：子宝いぬの隣にあり、子どもの身長を測る目盛りが刻まれています。子どもの健やかな成長を願う「成長祈願」のスポットです。 海を見下ろす参道と鳥居：住吉神社の境内は傾斜にあり、鳥居から振り返ると小樽の美しい海が見下ろせます（小樽市都市景観賞受賞）。 また、近年整備された「千本鳥居」や、季節ごとの美しい「花手水」も心癒されるパワースポットとして人気です 神社、パワースポット巡りの参考になれば幸いです。 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 小樽総鎮守 住吉神社 http://www.otarusumiyoshijinja.or.jp/... -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 撮影：編集 カブこと小山修平 X:@kabu_koyama Instagram:＠kabu_kym #小樽住吉神社 #神社巡り #俳優 #パワースポット #japan #shrine #開運 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Otaru City, Hokkaido] I recently visited Otaru Sumiyoshi Shrine, the principal guardian shrine of Otaru City, Hokkaido. Otaru Sumiyoshi Shrine—the principal guardian shrine of Otaru City—is a spiritual "power spot" renowned for blessings such as safe voyages, business prosperity, and safe childbirth, as well as for its beautiful hanachozu (floral water offerings) and historic shrine office. [Enshrined Deities and Principal Blessings] Enshrined Deities: Four deities in total: the three Sumiyoshi deities (Sokotsutsuo-no-Kami, Nakatsutsuo-no-Kami, and Uwatsutsuo-no-Kami) and Okinaga-tarashi-hime-no-Mikoto (Empress Jingu). Principal Blessings: Safe voyages and traffic safety: As deities of the sea, they have long protected the safety of sailors, merchants, and the Kitamae-bune (historical trading ships). Business prosperity and good fortune: As the principal guardian shrine of Otaru, it is revered as a power spot for strong spiritual energy and thriving business. Purification, safe childbirth, and child-rearing: Due to the divine virtue of misogi-barai (ritual purification), the shrine is deeply venerated for the purification of mind and body and for prayers regarding safe childbirth. 【Highlights】 Hanachozu (Floral Water Basin): From spring through autumn, colorful seasonal flowers are floated in the purification water basin, making it a popular photo spot. Kodakara-inu (Fertility Dog / Stone Statue for Child-rearing Blessings): Located in front of the main hall, this is a granite monument dedicated to prayers for safe childbirth and fertility. 👉 Ritual: It is said that the best way to pray is to first stroke the "parent dog's head," then the "stone representing your Chinese zodiac sign," and finally the "puppy's head." Setake-ishi (Height-measuring Stone): Situated next to the Fertility Dog statue, this stone features markings to measure a child's height. It is a spot for offering prayers for a child's healthy growth. Approach and Torii Gate Overlooking the Sea: The Sumiyoshi Shrine grounds are situated on a slope; turning around at the torii gate offers a view looking down over the beautiful sea of ​​Otaru (winner of the Otaru City Urban Landscape Award). Additionally, the "Senbon Torii" (Thousand Torii Gates)—installed in recent years—and the beautiful seasonal Hanachozu displays have become popular as spiritually uplifting "power spots." We hope this information helps you as you explore shrines and spiritual power spots.