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Minokasa Shrine

蓑笠神社

Minokasa Jinja

Kanagawa

A Shinto shrine located in Kanagawa Prefecture, named after traditional Japanese rain gear including straw raincoats (mino) and bamboo hats (kasa).

Religion
shinto
Coordinates
35.3411513, 139.23274

Cultural notes

The shrine's name references traditional Japanese rain protection gear - mino (straw raincoats) and kasa (bamboo or straw hats) - which were essential items for farmers and travelers in historical Japan.

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