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秋葉神社

Gifu

Dedicated to the fire deity Akiba-no-Mikoto (also known as Kagutsuchi), this shrine serves as a spiritual guardian against fires and disasters in the local community. Worshippers come here to pray for fire prevention, household safety, and protection from natural calamities, particularly important in Japan's earthquake-prone regions. The shrine also attracts those seeking purification from spiritual impurities and blessings for new beginnings, as fire kami are revered for their transformative and cleansing powers.

Religion
shinto
Coordinates
35.2142092, 137.2357739

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