厳島神社

Japanese Name厳島神社
PrefectureShimane
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityAmaterasu
Coordinates35.0927729, 132.3490056

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About this Shrine

厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Sun Goddess Amaterasu, located on the island of Honshu, Shimane Prefecture. The shrine's main hall, Haiden, was built in 1896 and its vermillion gate, Torii, dates back to 1869. Visitors can walk through the sacred forest of Mt. Iwai, said to be the birthplace of the Sun Goddess.

Cultural Significance

厳島神社 is famous for its connection to the legend of Matsuo Bashō, a renowned Japanese poet who visited the shrine in the 17th century. The shrine is also said to be the site where the Sun Goddess Amaterasu was said to have descended from heaven.

Enshrined Deities

Amaterasu

Location

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