秋葉神社

Akiba Shrine

Japanese Name秋葉神社
English NameAkiba Shrine
PrefectureKagoshima
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityAkiba Daigongen
TypeAkiba Shrine
Coordinates31.5886197, 130.5432841

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About this Shrine

Akiba Shrine is dedicated to Akiba Daigongen, a fire deity originally from Mount Akiba in Shizuoka Prefecture. These shrines serve as important centers for fire prevention prayers and rituals, particularly valued in communities concerned with protection from fires and disasters.

Cultural Significance

Akiba Daigongen represents the syncretic fusion of Buddhist and Shinto traditions, embodying both the protective and purifying aspects of fire in Japanese spiritual belief.

Enshrined Deities

Akiba Daigongen

Location

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