A Shinto shrine dedicated to Kojin, fierce protective deities in Japanese folk religion. Kojin shrines are typically established to ward off evil spirits and provide protection for local communities.
- Denomination
- Kojin
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Kojin (fierce protective deity)
- Kami enshrined
- Kojin
- Coordinates
- 34.9491288, 137.0991676
Cultural notes
Kojin are fierce protective deities borrowed from Buddhist tradition, often depicted with multiple faces and arms. They serve as guardians against evil spirits and misfortune, representing the protective aspect of divine power in Japanese religious practice.