猿田比古神社: Shinto Shrine in Kyoto | JapaneseMythicalCreatures.com

Japanese Name	猿田比古神社
Prefecture	Kyoto
Religion	Shinto
Primary Deity	Sengiten
Coordinates	35.5828723, 135.1963184

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About this Shrine

Located in the heart of Kyoto, 猿田比古神社 is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the legendary hero Minamoto no Tametomo, who was said to possess supernatural strength. The shrine's primary kami is Sengiten, also known as the 'Deer God'. Visitors can explore the shrine's traditional architecture, which features a unique roof style and a beautiful garden. The shrine is also famous for its deer population, which are considered sacred animals.

Cultural Significance

In Shinto mythology, Sengiten is said to have been a loyal servant of the sun goddess Amaterasu. The shrine is also famous for its annual Deer Festival (Sengan Taikai) in January, where visitors can feed and pet the deer. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Kyoto-style design, with a distinctive curved roofline and intricately carved wooden doors.

Enshrined Deities

Sengiten Deer God

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