One of the Eastern Three Shrines alongside Kashima Jingu and Katori Jingu, an ancient shrine in Kamisu of equal prestige.
The main deity Kunado-no-Kami protects travelers as a deity of crossroads.
The first torii stands along the Tone River — visitors once arrived by boat to this waterside shrine.
The two wells called Oshioi are counted among Japan's three sacred springs.
Fresh water miraculously …
Founded during the reign of Emperor Ojin (around 270-310 CE) according to tradition.
Originally enshrined at Nikkawa, it was relocated to its current site in 807.
The deity Kunado-no-Kami is said to have guided Takemikazuchi and Futsunushi in the Kuniyuzuri myth.
In ancient times it received imperia…
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "久那斗神・天乃鳥船神・住吉三神"
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