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秋葉神社

Saitama

Autumn Leaves Festival, or 'Koyo Matsuri', is a popular event at Akibayashi Shrine in autumn, as the shrine's trees display vibrant colors.

Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Kamado no Okami
Kami enshrined
Kamado no Okami
Coordinates
35.792007, 139.254722

Visitor tip

For those visiting during peak foliage season, consider arriving early to avoid crowds and make the most of your visit.

Cultural notes

Akibayashi Shrine is associated with the Shinto god of agriculture and fertility, Kamado no Okami. The shrine's main hall features a unique 'tree-shaped' roof, symbolizing the cycle of life and death in nature.

Historical note

Established in 1620 by order of the Tokugawa shogunate.

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