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式内 川俣神社

Kawamata Shrine

Japanese Name式内 川俣神社
English NameKawamata Shrine
ReligionShinto
RankShikinaisha
Coordinates34.8734254, 136.5037430

About this Shrine

Kawamata Shrine is a Shikinaisha, one of the ancient shrines listed in the 10th-century Engishiki register of officially recognized shrines. The shrine's name suggests a connection to river crossings or river boundaries, reflecting the historical importance of waterways in Japanese settlement patterns.

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This ancient Shikinaisha shrine, officially recognized since the 10th-century Engishiki register, holds deep significance as a guardian of river crossings and water boundaries that were crucial to early Japanese communities. The shrine's spiritual power is closely tied to the protection of waterways and safe passage, making it a place where travelers and local residents have long sought blessings for journey safety and protection from water-related dangers. Worshippers today continue to visit for purification rituals and to pray for safe travels, honoring the shrine's enduring role as a sacred guardian of life-giving and potentially perilous waters.

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Quick Facts

  • Era: Heian period or earlier
  • Rank: Shikinaisha
  • Religion: Shinto

History

As a Shikinaisha shrine, Kawamata Shrine holds historical significance as one of the officially recognized shrines listed in the Engishiki compiled in 927 CE during the Heian period. This designation indicates the shrine was considered important enough to receive imperial offerings and recognition by the central government.

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