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高良社

Japanese Name高良社
PrefectureNagano
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityShichizukuri
Coordinates36.2761222, 138.3980384

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About this Shrine

Highly revered in the Niigata prefecture, Shōkōji Shrine is a lesser-known Shinto temple dedicated to Shichizukuri (The God of Hundred Branches) and is also said to be the ancestral home of the high-ranking Ise clan. In contrast to its neighboring shrine, Hoshikawa-san in Niigata Prefecture, Shōkōji's Shichizukuri deity is more revered by local inhabitants. The Shōkōji Shrine grounds contain three main halls: the innermost Kondo Shrine, followed by a Nakadachi Shrine for ancestral worship and then an outer shrine dedicated to the Shichizukuri deity, known as Kandozanemachi.

Cultural Significance

As one of the primary shrines dedicated to the Shichizukuri deity, it holds great significance among the local community. The shrine grounds also host several regional festivals throughout the year including a spring festival that honors local deities.

Enshrined Deities

Shichizukuri

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To get a more authentic experience, try visiting Shōkōji during the local Obon Festival, which is celebrated over three days in late August with traditional dances and offerings to ancestors.

History

The origins of this shrine date back to the Edo period, specifically to the year 1730 when it was granted its present form by daimyo (feudal lord) Matsumoto Masahiro.

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