Uto Jinja
(Source: M.Nishimura/Wikipedia)
Pray at Ryujin-sui for safety
Ryujin-sui in the precinct is known as the water that has divine favors in prosperity, safety and preventing disasters to people whose occupations are involved with the sea or water. The precinct also has “Benzaitengu” (the hall of God called Benzaiten). It indicates that Aomori has always been deeply related to the sea for its geographical reasons.
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The Cute Charm with an Uto Bird Design
The charm at Uto Jinja is known to be very cute with an uto bird design on it. Uto is kind of a sea bird. The delicate and brilliantly colored embroidery is also popular as a souvenir.
(Source: ふらふらにっき)
Aomori Uto Festival loved by locals
Uto Jinja Grand Festival is a beloved festival held every fall in Aomori also known as Aomori Uto Festival. This is the most historical and important festival among several festivals held annually. A lot of people get together to enjoy various events such as Mikoshi-togyo (the ceremony to transfer god to portable shrine), the Japanese traditional dance performance, the portable shrine procession, and the tea ceremony.
(Source: M.Nishimura/Wikipedia)
Pray at Ryujin-sui for safety
Ryujin-sui in the precinct is known as the water that has divine favors in prosperity, safety and preventing disasters to people whose occupations are involved with the sea or water. The precinct also has “Benzaitengu” (the hall of God called Benzaiten). It indicates that Aomori has always been deeply related to the sea for its geographical reasons.
(Source: Twitter)
The Cute Charm with an Uto Bird Design
The charm at Uto Jinja is known to be very cute with an uto bird design on it. Uto is kind of a sea bird. The delicate and brilliantly colored embroidery is also popular as a souvenir.
(Source: ふらふらにっき)
Aomori Uto Festival loved by locals
Uto Jinja Grand Festival is a beloved festival held every fall in Aomori also known as Aomori Uto Festival. This is the most historical and important festival among several festivals held annually. A lot of people get together to enjoy various events such as Mikoshi-togyo (the ceremony to transfer god to portable shrine), the Japanese traditional dance performance, the portable shrine procession, and the tea ceremony.
