Yaizu Shrine

Yaizu Shrine

, is a Shinto shrine in Yaizu, Shizuoka, Japan.

Enshrined deities

* Yamatotakeru
* Kibi no Takehiko
* Otomo no Takehi
* Nanatsukahagi

History and Legend

According to "Suruga-no-Kuni Fudoki", the Yaizu Shrine was established in 409. Yamatotakeru was trapped and almost burnt to death when he was on a journey around Yaizu. However, he succeeded in escaping from the fire by swinging the magical Kusanagi Sword. To memorize this event, the shrine was built.

Festivals

* Aramatsuri (annually on August 12 - 13)

See also

* Atsuta Shrine

References

* Shizuokaken Kyōdokenkyūkai, "Shizuokaken Jinja Shi", 1980


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