金比羅神社

Japanese Name金比羅神社
PrefectureShimane
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInari, Susanoo
Coordinates34.2795563, 132.7438584

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Matsue, Gold Pavilion Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Inari Okami. The shrine's current architecture is based on a design from the Kamakura period. Its name refers to the gold-colored roof tile that adorned its original wooden structure.

Cultural Significance

Susanoo-no-Mikoto is a storm god and Inari Okami is a rice god. Gold Pavilion Shrine is also famous for its unique architectural feature: a bronze statue of Susanoo no Mikoto riding a boar, which symbolizes purification and strength.

Enshrined Deities

Inari Susanoo

Location

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