八所神社

Japanese Name八所神社
PrefectureNiigata
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityFudo Myojo
Coordinates38.4635212, 139.2505181

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About this Shrine

Located in the town of Kariya, Niigata Prefecture, Eighty-eight Shrines Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Buddhist deity Fudo Myojo, revered as the chief deity for protection and safety. The shrine is one of over eight hundred Shinto shrines in Japan that share its name.

Cultural Significance

While primarily Buddhist, Eighty-eight Shrines Shrine also enshrines several Shinto kami, including the eight gods of fortune known as Hachiman-ji, Jurokujin, or the Forty-Eight Heroes. Local residents often visit the shrine to seek protection and good fortune.

Enshrined Deities

Fudo Myojo Hachiman Jurokujin

Location

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