様似住吉神社

Japanese Name様似住吉神社
Prefecture北海道
City様似町
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityMimikotoga no Kami
Coordinates42.1294598, 142.9185633

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About this Shrine

This Shinto shrine in Hokkaido's Satsunai town is known as 'mimikotoga,' or 'similar residence kami.' It is said to have been founded by a local samurai, Tadayoshi, in the 19th century. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Hokkaidan style, with a rectangular main hall and wooden torii gate.

Cultural Significance

This shrine is associated with the legend of Mimikotoga-no-kami, a kami who was said to have taken on human form and married a local woman. The shrine's unique architecture and design elements are meant to evoke this mythological story.

Enshrined Deities

Mimikotoga-no-kami

Location

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