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弘濱八幡宮

Japanese Name弘濱八幡宮
PrefectureTokushima
ReligionShinto
Primary DeitySusanoo
Coordinates34.2792039, 133.7550422

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About this Shrine

Located in the heart of Shikoku, Tokushima's Hōbe Eight-Highway Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the deity Susanoo, a powerful kami associated with storms, fertility, and agriculture. This 12th-century shrine boasts an impressive architectural style that blends elements of Heian and Kamakura periods, featuring eight main gates adorned with elegant stone lanterns. Visitors can witness the tranquil beauty of the shrine's grounds, which are particularly stunning during cherry blossom season.

Cultural Significance

Susanoo is also revered as the patron kami of fishermen and sailors in Tokushima Prefecture. The shrine holds an annual festival in August to celebrate this deity's importance to the local community.

Enshrined Deities

Susanoo

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

For a unique perspective on the shrine's architecture, consider visiting at dawn or dusk when the sunlight casts a warm glow over the stone lanterns.

History

The shrine was rebuilt in 1192 by the Regent Fujiwara no Yoriyoshi during the Kamakura period.

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