旦飯野神社

Japanese Name旦飯野神社
Prefecture新潟県
City新潟市
ReligionShinto
Primary Deitynull
Coordinates37.7675588, 139.1207735

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About this Shrine

Dainichi Shrine in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture was the first Shinto shrine established by the Imperial family. Rev. Shinzaburo Nakamura, a priest of Daitokuji Temple in Kyoto, performed a ritual to establish the new shrine in 1869. Today, Dainichi Shrine is an important cultural and historical site in Niigata City.

Cultural Significance

Dainichi Shrine is dedicated to Dainichi, the Shinto deity for fertility and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects a mix of traditional Japanese styles, including the Heian period's characteristic roof design.

Enshrined Deities

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Location

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