男山八幡宮

Japanese Name男山八幡宮
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeitySusanoo-no-Mikoto
Coordinates35.1151180, 136.1484301

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About this Shrine

Located in the city of Hikone, Male Mountain Eight-Bay Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of prosperity and good fortune. As one of the most important shrines in Japan, it has been an important center of worship for centuries. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance, with a distinctive thatched-roof gatehouse and vermilion torii gates.

Cultural Significance

Male Mountain Eight-Bay Shrine is associated with the legend of the god of prosperity, who was said to have been appeased by a local samurai. The shrine's name refers to its location on Male Mountain, one of the seven peaks in the Hikone Mountains.

Enshrined Deities

Susanoo-no-Mikoto

Location

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