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Uzume Daikyokai

神道大教 うづめ大教会

Nara

Uzume Daikyokai is a Shinto religious organization affiliated with Shinto Taikyo, one of the major Shinto religious corporations in Japan. The organization is dedicated to the worship of Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, the goddess of dawn, mirth, and revelry in Japanese mythology.

Denomination
Shinto Taikyo
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto
Kami enshrined
Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto
Coordinates
34.685381, 135.8279852

Visitor tip

As this appears to be a religious organization rather than a traditional shrine, visitors should check operating hours and accessibility before visiting.

Cultural notes

Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto is famous in Japanese mythology for her sacred dance that lured Amaterasu out of the heavenly cave, restoring light to the world. She is considered the patron deity of entertainers, dancers, and performers, and is often invoked for joy and celebration.

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