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愛宕神社

Japanese Name愛宕神社
PrefectureIbaraki
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityTakezaki Okami
Coordinates36.3912749, 139.8692907

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About this Shrine

Love River Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Ibaraki Prefecture, and its name '愛宕' (Ai-tō) literally means Love River in Japanese. This shrine was built to commemorate the legend of Takezaki Kiyomaro, who was said to have loved a woman named Takekino and later married her after being cured by a spring water he drank from. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as an important site for the worship of water kami.

Cultural Significance

This shrine is known for its unique architecture, which features two stone buildings built on a hill overlooking the surrounding landscape. Takekino, the woman who was cured by Kiyomaro, is still revered as a kami today and is said to inhabit the spring that flows from a nearby well.

Enshrined Deities

Takezaki Okami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To show respect to the shrine, visitors should remove their shoes and take a photo in front of the shrine's main gate before proceeding through the entrance.

History

The shrine was established in 1600 during the Edo period, when it was known as Takakurayama Shrine.

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