溝口竈門神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Mizoguchi Kamado Shrine stands in a quiet area of Chikugo beside a river, surrounded by old trees and a natural setting. The site has a simple, welcoming structure with traditional torii gates, an older shrine building, and pathways that invite walking and exploration.
The shrine was founded in 1014 when a deity was brought from Mount Kamado in Chikuzen province to this location. It was later moved to its present site during medieval times, a change that preserved its importance to the region across the centuries.
The shrine is dedicated to the goddess Tamayorihime, revered locally for good relationships and protection from fire. Visitors can observe how local people use this place for daily prayers and consider it an important part of their community life.
The shrine is easy to reach by car or public transport and has parking available, though some roads are narrow. It is best to drive carefully on the approach and allow time for a leisurely walk through the grounds.
The shrine has connections to a popular manga and anime series, with character names and festival names inspired by this location. This has brought a surge of young visitors to the site who come to take photographs and explore the grounds in connection with the story.
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