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Hitsuji Shrine (Nagoya)

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Hitsuji Shrine in Nagoya, a historic site dedicated to fire protection, offers a glimpse into local religious traditions.

Hitsuji Shrine (Nagoya)
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What it is

  • A shrine identified with Hitsuji Shrine in Owari Province.
  • Known as Shinmei until the Edo period.
  • Worshipped as a god of fire protection.
  • Designated a village shrine in 1872.

What to see

  • The shrine building, completed in 1838.
  • A ridge tag from the Keicho era.
  • Several subsidiary shrines on the grounds.
  • Includes Hakusan-sha, Akiba-sha, and Tsushima-sha.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛知県名古屋市北区辻町5丁目26番地 Open in Google Maps

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