幾千世神社

Japanese Name幾千世神社
Prefecture北海道
City日高町
ReligionShinto
Coordinates42.5015443, 142.1189193

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About this Shrine

Shinto shrine located in the heart of Dayuh town in northern Japan, believed to be the main shrine dedicated to the Yamatano Orochi-no-Mikoto, a powerful river spirit and one of the eight major kami of the Sea and Rivers region.

Cultural Significance

This shrine is connected to the mythology of Yamatano Orochi-no-Mikoto, a powerful river spirit that was said to have possessed the legendary eight-headed serpent Yamatano Orochi. The shrine's architecture reflects this mythological connection with its curved roofline resembling a snake's body.

Enshrined Deities

Yamatano Orochi-no-Mikoto

Location

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