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Yamagami Shrine

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山神神社 (新上五島町桐古里郷)

Yamagami Shrine: a unique site where ancient beliefs and hidden Christian history intertwine.

Yamagami Shrine — Goldend1979 Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Founded in November 1716 to appease mountain gods.
Dedicated to Oyamatsumi no Mikoto.
Known as a 'Christian shrine' due to its unique history.
Many parishioners are descendants of 'Kakure Kirishitan'.

What to see

The enshrined deity is a statue of 'Baschan-sama'.
Baschan's calendar, a Catholic church calendar from 1634.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長崎県南松浦郡新上五島町桐古里郷字波戸本235 Open in Google Maps

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