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Sanjubanshin Shrine

三十番神宮

Sanjūbanshin-gū

Gifu

A Shinto shrine dedicated to the Thirty Guardian Deities (Sanjūbanshin), protective kami associated with the thirty days of the month in traditional Japanese religious practice.

Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Thirty Guardian Deities
Kami enshrined
Thirty Guardian Deities
Coordinates
35.2847435, 136.9236052

Visitor tip

Consider visiting on different days of the month to honor the specific guardian deity associated with that particular day.

Cultural notes

The Thirty Guardian Deities represent a syncretic tradition combining Shinto and Buddhist elements, where different protective deities are honored for each day of the month to ensure continuous divine protection.

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