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右補神社

Okayama

Rightsupjinsha is a Shinto shrine located in Okayama Prefecture, dedicated to the kami Rightsupjin. The shrine is situated near the banks of the Katsura River and features a traditional Japanese architecture with a tiled roof and vermilion gates. Rightsupjin is often depicted as a powerful storm god, associated with the wind and lightning.

宗教
shinto
祭神
Rightsupjin
祀られている神
Rightsupjin, Takaokami
座標
34.6102373, 134.0962755

参拝のヒント

To fully appreciate the shrine's atmosphere, visit at dawn or dusk when the vermilion gates are illuminated by the soft morning or evening light.

文化的背景

Rightsupjin is often invoked for protection against lightning and storms. The shrine also hosts a annual festival, known as the 'Aoi Matsuri', which honors Rightsupjin's power and invites good fortune in the coming year.

歴史

The shrine was founded during the Edo period, with records dating back to the 17th century.

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