東那加町 秋葉神社

Higashinaka-cho Akiba Shrine

Japanese Name東那加町 秋葉神社
English NameHigashinaka-cho Akiba Shrine
PrefectureGifu
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityKagutsuchi-no-Mikoto
TypeAkiba Shrine
Coordinates35.3974848, 136.8373421

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About this Shrine

A local Akiba shrine in Higashinaka-cho dedicated to fire prevention and protection. Like other Akiba shrines throughout Japan, it enshrines the fire deity Kagutsuchi-no-Mikoto and serves as a spiritual guardian against fires for the local community.

Cultural Significance

Akiba shrines are found throughout Japan and are particularly revered for fire prevention. The deity Kagutsuchi-no-Mikoto, despite being a fire god, paradoxically protects against destructive fires, reflecting the dual nature of fire as both beneficial and dangerous in Japanese culture.

Enshrined Deities

Kagutsuchi-no-Mikoto

Location

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