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Hiyoshi Shrine

Kumamoto

Dedicated to the protective mountain kami from Mount Hiei near Kyoto, this shrine serves as a regional branch of the famous Hiyoshi Taisha and enshrines deities associated with protection from evil spirits and natural disasters. Worshippers commonly visit to pray for family safety, successful harvests, and protection of their homes and communities from misfortune. The shrine maintains the traditional Hiyoshi faith's emphasis on purification rituals and seasonal festivals that honor the mountain spirits believed to watch over the local area.

Religion
shinto
Coordinates
32.9430536, 130.6521186

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