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子之神神社

Nenokami Shrine

Japanese Name子之神神社
English NameNenokami Shrine
PrefectureKanagawa
ReligionShinto
Primary DeitySusanoo-no-Mikoto
TypeLocal tutelary shrine Shrine
Coordinates35.4580489, 139.4231106

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About this Shrine

A local Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to protective deities. The shrine serves the surrounding community as a place of worship and seasonal festivals, maintaining traditional Shinto practices and rituals.

Enshrined Deities

Susanoo-no-Mikoto

More info

This shrine is dedicated to the protective kami of children and fertility, where parents and expecting couples come to pray for safe childbirth, healthy child development, and family prosperity. The deity enshrined here is believed to watch over the vulnerable stages of early life, making it a popular destination for traditional ceremonies like omamori (protective amulet) acquisition for newborns and young children. Visitors often seek blessings for conception, pregnancy protection, and guidance in child-rearing, reflecting the shrine's role as a spiritual sanctuary for family-centered prayers and life transitions.

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