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粟井神社

Japanese Name粟井神社
PrefectureTokushima
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari
Coordinates34.0912154, 133.7047693

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About this Shrine

Patsuizuka Shrine, located in the historic town of Awaodori, Tokushima Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto god Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture reflects its origins during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), with a distinctive thatched-roof hall and vermilion lacquered torii gate. The shrine complex includes several smaller shrines for various regional kami, such as the Awa Kagutsuchi Shrine and the Awa Shitennose Shrine.

Cultural Significance

As an important Shinto shrine in Tokushima, Patsuizuka Shrine is also significant for its associations with the Japanese New Year (Oshogatsu) and the autumnal equinox festival of Michi no Niwabi. The shrine's enshrined kami, Inari Okami, is revered as a patron deity for rice fields, agriculture, and fertility.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Awa Kagutsuchi Awa Shitennose

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To fully appreciate the shrine's tranquil atmosphere, visit at dawn or dusk when the mist from the nearby Awa River creates a mystical veil around the complex.

History

Founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE), this shrine has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for centuries.

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