Daini Hongū 第二本宮

Official explanation

Daini Hongū, or “second main shrine,” is dedicated to Nakatsutsuno-o no Mikoto, one of the three maritime deities enshrined at Sumiyoshi Taisha. The main sanctuary (honden) has two rooms. The innermost room enshrines the deity and is never opened. The doors of the outer room are only opened for major rites and festivals, such as New Year celebrations, the Otaue Shinji ceremony, and the Sumiyoshi Matsuri festival. In front of the sanctuary is the offering hall (heiden), which is used for special ceremonies held for the enshrined deity. The current honden was built in 1810 and is designated a National Treasure.

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