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厳島神社

Japanese Name厳島神社
PrefectureIbaraki
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityAmaterasu Omikami
Coordinates35.7971375, 140.0037561

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About this Shrine

厳島神社, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most sacred Shinto shrines. Dedicated to the deity Amaterasu Omikami, it is renowned for its importance as a symbol of the imperial family and its connections to the founding myth of Japan. The shrine is situated on the northern tip of Oshirojima Island in the Suribachi Strait, off the coast of Ibaraki.

Cultural Significance

厳島神社 is closely tied to the myth of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, who is said to have descended onto the island. According to legend, this descent allowed the Yamato people to claim Japan as their homeland. The shrine's architecture reflects its importance in Shinto mythology and its role as a symbol of imperial authority.

Enshrined Deities

Amaterasu Omikami Susanowo-no-kami Tsukuyomi-no-kami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To respectfully pray at the shrine, visitors should first purchase a bundle of salt (called 'hassaku') to pay for their offerings; then proceed in a clockwise direction around the shrine grounds and make an offering at each torii gate.

History

The shrine was originally established at the site of an ancient Yayoi period burial mound.

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