大年神社

Japanese Name大年神社
Prefecture兵庫県
City西脇市
ReligionShinto
Coordinates34.9645821, 134.9659875

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About this Shrine

大年神社, located in the city of 西脇市, 兵庫県, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to a local deity believed to have protected the area from pirates and bandits. The shrine's name, 大年, roughly translates to 'great age,' possibly referring to its long history and significance to the community.

Cultural Significance

大年神社 is famous for its unique torii gate, which has been designated as a National Cultural Treasure. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in October, where participants dress up in costumes and reenact a pirate-banishment ceremony.

Enshrined Deities

Uzume-no-miya Shisa no kami

Location

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