厳島神社

Japanese Name厳島神社
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityOinaginoomi no Kami
Coordinates35.0366871, 135.7618527

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About this Shrine

厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Shikoku, which separates Honshu from Shikoku, and serves as a sacred site marking the boundary between the two islands. The shrine is dedicated to the kami of the sea, Oinaginoomi no Kami, who is believed to have been the god of the sea that created the Iya Valley on the northern part of Shikoku.

Cultural Significance

厳島神社 has historical significance as the site where Emperor Kanmu prayed for a successful campaign against the Emishi tribe in the northern part of Honshu. The shrine also features a statue of the god Oinaginoomi no Kami, which is said to have been built during the Edo period.

Enshrined Deities

Oinaginoomi no Kami Emishi-take no Kami

Location

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