居多神社

Japanese Name居多神社
PrefectureNiigata
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityHachiman
Coordinates37.1664268, 138.2231715

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About this Shrine

Izumigahara Shrine, located in the town of Minamiyashiro, Niigata Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine that honors the kami of Izumigahara, a mountain pass through the Yuzawa Mountains. The shrine's primary deity is Hachiman, the god of war and patron of warriors. In addition to Hachiman, the shrine also enshrines Izumi-no-Mikoto, the god of fertility and prosperity.

Cultural Significance

Izumigahara Shrine is associated with the legend of a samurai who was killed in battle and was later deified by his lord. The shrine also hosts an annual festival, the Hachiman Matsuri, which honors the god's patronage of warriors and asks for protection from harm.

Enshrined Deities

Hachiman Izumi-no-Mikoto

Location

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