溝谷神社

Japanese Name溝谷神社
PrefectureKyoto
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityAmaterasu
Coordinates35.6552552, 135.1113583

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About this Shrine

Nagatsuma Shrine, located in the Ukyo Ward of Kyoto, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Amaterasu, a major kami of the Japanese pantheon. Founded in 757 AD during the Nara period, the shrine has played an important role in the region's history and culture. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with its distinctive tiled roofs and vermilion-colored torii gates.

Cultural Significance

Nagatsuma Shrine is known for its associations with the mythological sun goddess Amaterasu, as well as its connections to the region's agricultural cycles. The shrine's torii gate is adorned with a sacred scroll containing the shrine's rituals and customs.

Enshrined Deities

Amaterasu Kaneshino Shinsho

Location

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