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Karasu Shrine

加良須神社

Karasu Jinja

A Shinto shrine whose name derives from 'karasu' meaning crow, suggesting possible connections to these birds which hold special significance in Japanese mythology and Shinto beliefs.

宗教
shinto
座標
34.9352644, 137.1987265

文化的背景

Crows are considered sacred messengers in Shinto tradition, particularly associated with the three-legged crow Yatagarasu, a divine creature that guided Emperor Jimmu and serves as a symbol of divine intervention and guidance.