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十二社

Japanese Name十二社
PrefectureNiigata
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityInazuma-tsuchi-no-kami
Coordinates37.0407878, 138.6780252

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About this Shrine

Located in Niigata Prefecture, the Twelve Shrines Shrine is a Shinto temple complex dedicated to twelve kami, deities associated with agriculture, fertility, and protection. The shrine's architecture reflects its Edo period construction, with traditional thatched-roof buildings and ornate wooden gates.

Cultural Significance

This shrine is closely tied to the mythology of rice cultivation and the god Inazuma-tsuchi-no-kami, a kami associated with fertility and prosperity. During the New Year's (Oshogatsu) festival, visitors can participate in rituals to purify their minds and ensure a good harvest.

Enshrined Deities

Inazuma-tsuchi-no-kami Hinohara-tsuchi-no-kami Kokuryu-tsuchi-no-kami Meizan-nushi-no-kami Gishiki-musha-no-kami Shigisan-no-kami Saka-no-hayahime Tsukiyomi-no-kami Hakamizu-no-kami Kokoro-no-tsuchi-no-kami Ryuzen-no-tsuchi-no-kami Yatsuhayabino-kami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

Visit the shrine's main hall during the autumn harvest festival, where you can participate in traditional rituals and offerings for a bountiful crop.

History

The Twelve Shrines Shrine was built in the late Edo period (1868-1871) to honor the twelve gods of agriculture and fertility.

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