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A Gion faith shrine in Numata castle town, where the July mikoshi procession wards off plague and enlivens summer
About 10 min on foot from JR Numata Station
Nakamachi, Numata, Gunma
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Suga Shrine in Numata is a Gion faith shrine with Susanoo-no-Mikoto as its principal deity. An important place of worship praying for the safety of Numata's people as a god of plague prevention and warding off evil. Numata's mountain location made it prone to epidemics in harsh weather, fostering a deep-rooted Gion faith. The July Gion Festival features a vigorous mikoshi procession, beloved as a …
Suga Shrine is traditionally said to have been founded around the year 1000 during the mid-Heian period. It was reportedly established as a Gion faith shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, enshrined for the purpose of warding off plague and evil. Located in a corner of the Numata castle town, the s…
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Derived from the enshrined deity "素戔嗚尊"
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