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秋葉社

Gifu

This small shrine is dedicated to Akiba Daigongen, a powerful fire deity revered for protection against fires and disasters. Worshippers come here to pray for household safety, particularly seeking divine protection from kitchen fires and other domestic hazards that were especially feared in traditional Japanese wooden architecture. The shrine serves as an important spiritual anchor for the local community, where families offer prayers for the continued safety of their homes and loved ones from fire-related calamities.

Religion
shinto
Coordinates
35.1222365, 136.7408689

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