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Arata Hachimangu

Kagoshima · Kagoshima · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 鹿児島 荒田八幡宮

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Arata Hachimangu
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WHAT TO DOArata Hachimangu

One of the tutelary shrines of Satsuma.

WHEREKagoshima

Kagoshima · Kagoshima

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One of the tutelary shrines of Satsuma.

About this place

Arata Hachimangu is a shrine in Shimo-Arata 2-chome, Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. It was formerly regarded as the chief shrine of Kagoshima. It enshrines Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu and Tamayorihime no Mikoto. It has long been believed to give protection from vipers, and sand from beneath the shrine building is used as an amulet. It is also strongly venerated for education, shipping and safe childbirth.

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Founded：Unknown Blessings：Victory luck

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