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菟頭神社

Uto Shrine

Japanese Name菟頭神社
English NameUto Shrine
ReligionShinto
Coordinates34.6639035, 137.3972638

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About this Shrine

Uto Shrine is a Shinto shrine whose name incorporates the character for rabbit (兎), suggesting possible connections to lunar symbolism or local folklore involving rabbits in Japanese mythology.

Cultural Significance

The shrine's name contains the kanji for rabbit (兎), which in Japanese folklore is associated with the moon and fertility. Rabbits appear frequently in Shinto and Buddhist traditions as symbols of longevity and prosperity.

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