八柱神社

Yashira Shrine

Japanese Name八柱神社
English NameYashira Shrine
PrefectureGifu
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityEight pillars of kami
TypeMultiple kami Shrine
Coordinates35.2627985, 137.2951354

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About this Shrine

Yashira Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture that enshrines eight different kami, as indicated by its name which literally means 'eight pillars shrine.' The shrine serves as a place of worship for multiple deities, reflecting the syncretic nature of Shinto practice where various kami are venerated together.

Cultural Significance

The number eight in Japanese culture is considered auspicious, and shrines bearing the name Yashira typically enshrine eight different kami or groups of deities. This reflects the Shinto tradition of venerating multiple spiritual entities within a single sacred space.

Enshrined Deities

Multiple kami

Location

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