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中里八幡宮

Japanese Name中里八幡宮
PrefectureShizuoka
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOkuninushi
Coordinates35.1617451, 138.7381845

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About this Shrine

Middle of the 8th century, Middle Ages, and early Edo period, this Shinto shrine honors Okuninushi, a kami of fertility, prosperity, and agriculture. Located in the coastal town of Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, it is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and showcases traditional Heian-period architecture.

Cultural Significance

Okuninushi is also revered as the god of harvests, forests, and mountains. The shrine's architecture features a prominent vermillion torii gate and an old Shinto ritual hall known as the 'Haiden.'

Enshrined Deities

Okuninushi Tsukuyomi Susahime no Kami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

Visit during the annual Okuninushi Shrine Festival (July) to experience traditional Japanese performances and food stalls.

History

Founded in the mid-8th century.

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