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秋葉神社

Japanese Name秋葉神社
PrefectureShizuoka
ReligionShinto
Primary DeitySanada no Okami
Coordinates34.8647527, 137.5044477

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About this Shrine

Akio-ya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Shimizu-ku district of Shimizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to the god of autumn leaves and is famous for its beautiful fall foliage. According to legend, the shrine was founded by a legendary samurai named Sanada Yukimura's grandfather during the Sengoku period. The shrine complex includes a main hall with a tiled roof, a shrine hall with a wooden torii gate, and several smaller shrines dedicated to other kami.

Cultural Significance

Akio-ya Shrine is connected to the legend of Sanada Yukimura, a famous Japanese daimyo who fought against the Tokugawa shogunate. The shrine's autumn leaves are also associated with the god of harvest and fertility in Shinto mythology.

Enshrined Deities

Akio-ya Shrine's kami Sanada no Okami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

Visit the shrine during autumn (mid-November to mid-December) for its stunning fall foliage, but be prepared for crowds.

History

The shrine was rebuilt after the Edo period.

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