伊勢神社

Ise Shrine

Japanese Name伊勢神社
English NameIse Shrine
PrefectureKagoshima
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityAmaterasu Omikami
TypeAmaterasu worship Shrine
Coordinates31.3105827, 130.5677332

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About this Shrine

A local Ise Shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess and supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon. Like many regional Ise shrines throughout Japan, this shrine serves as a bunsha (branch shrine) allowing local worship of the same kami enshrined at the Grand Shrine of Ise in Mie Prefecture.

Cultural Significance

Regional Ise shrines were established throughout Japan to allow widespread veneration of Amaterasu Omikami without requiring pilgrimages to the distant Grand Shrine of Ise. These branch shrines maintain the spiritual connection to Japan's most sacred Shinto site.

Enshrined Deities

Amaterasu Omikami

Location

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