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養老神社

Gifu

Dedicated to the filial piety and longevity associated with the legendary Yōrō Falls, this shrine enshrines kami believed to grant long life and strengthen family bonds. Worshippers come seeking blessings for elderly parents' health and wellbeing, as well as guidance in fulfilling their duties as devoted children, reflecting the Confucian values deeply embedded in Japanese culture. The shrine's spiritual power is intimately connected to the sacred waters of nearby Yōrō Falls, which according to legend transformed into sake to help a devoted son care for his aging father.

Religion
shinto
Coordinates
35.2824679, 136.5388604

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