美能胡子神社

Japanese Name美能胡子神社
PrefectureShimane
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOkami-hozu-gami
Coordinates34.2570560, 132.3804429

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About this Shrine

Located in the town of Ube, Shimane Prefecture, 美能胡子神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami Okami-hozu-gami, revered as a patron deity of the local community and agriculture. The shrine's architectural style reflects traditional Japanese design, with a main hall constructed using locally quarried stone and wooden pillars. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which include a sacred pond and a variety of seasonal flowers.

Cultural Significance

Okami-hozu-gami is often depicted in local art and literature as a powerful, benevolent deity associated with fertility and good fortune. The shrine's annual festivals celebrate the harvest season and honor the kami's role in ensuring the region's agricultural prosperity.

Enshrined Deities

Okami-hozu-gami

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