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大名持神社

Nara · 奈良県吉野郡吉野町河原屋

Located in the mountainous Yoshino region of Nara Prefecture, this shrine is dedicated to Ōnamuchi-no-Mikoto, a powerful deity associated with nation-building, medicine, and matchmaking who is also known as Ōkuninushi. Worshippers visit to pray for good health, successful relationships, and protection during life's major transitions, as Ōnamuchi is revered as a benevolent ruler who governs earthly affairs and human welfare. The shrine's location in Yoshino, an area famous for its spiritual significance and cherry blossoms, adds to its atmosphere as a place where visitors seek both physical healing and spiritual guidance.

Religion
shinto
Coordinates
34.3940018, 135.8689178

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