廿三夜尊

Japanese Name廿三夜尊
PrefectureFukushima
ReligionShinto
Coordinates37.0540454, 140.8913690

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This small roadside shrine is dedicated to the veneration of the twenty-third night of the lunar month, when devotees traditionally gather for moon-viewing rituals and prayers for protection during nighttime travels. The shrine serves as a focal point for the ancient practice of nijūsanya-kō (廿三夜講), a folk religious tradition where communities would hold vigils on the 23rd night to honor celestial deities and seek blessings for safe journeys and protection from misfortune. Local worshippers visit to pray for travel safety, protection from accidents, and to maintain the connection between their community and the lunar calendar that once governed rural Japanese life.

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