The Azumagahara Shrine, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and the storm god Susanoo, is a historic Shinto shrine in the city of Fujinuma, Ibaraki Prefecture. This shrine was built in 1594 during the Edo period as the ancestral home of the Matsudaira family, who later became the Tokugawa shoguns. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a distinctive tiled roof and a large stone gate.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
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- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Susanoo
- Coordinates
- 34.6966247, 138.0887555
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit the shrine during its less busy morning or afternoon hours.
Cultural notes
The shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu and Susanoo, but it also enshrines several local deities known as "yamai-tsuchi," which are associated with natural disasters. The shrine's unique architectural feature is the use of a single, large gate made from a single tree trunk.
Historical note
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