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Oasahiko Jinja
徳島県
A shrine of distinguished standing that has long r…
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JR板東駅から徒歩20分
徳島県鳴門市大麻町板東広塚13
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大麻比古大神
猿田彦大神
Overview
A shrine of distinguished standing that has long received the veneration of the imperial court and warrior clans as the chief shrine of Awa Province, and one of the great shrines of Tokushima, located adjacent to Ryozen-ji, the first temple of the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Temple Pilgrimage. Dedicated to Oasahiko no Okami and Sarutahiko no Okami, the shrine is one of the largest in Shikoku and receives…
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Origins
The exact founding date of Oasahiko Jinja remains unknown, but it is considered one of the oldest shrines in the region, with references believed to appear even in the Nihon Shoki. As the Ichinomiya (highest-ranking shrine) of Awa Province, it has received imperial veneration since ancient times. Th…
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Divine Benefits
Warding Off Evil
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Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "大麻比古大神・猿田彦大神"
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