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金毘羅神社

Nara

This shrine is dedicated to Kompira, a guardian deity of seafaring, safe travel, and prosperity, whose worship originated from the Buddhist-Shinto syncretism at Kotohira-gū in Shikoku. Visitors come to pray for protection during journeys, success in business ventures, and general good fortune, as Kompira is believed to watch over those who face challenges and uncertainties. The shrine serves the local Nara community as a place to seek the deity's powerful protection, particularly for travelers and those embarking on new endeavors.

Religion
shinto
Coordinates
34.6596751, 135.7158353

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