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Soga Kuma Shrine

潮来市潮来1337

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🙏 Wishes granted🛡️ Warding off misfortune

This shrine enshrines Gozu Tenno, a deity known for warding off epidemics, and is currently known as Soga Kuma Shrine.

Enshrined deities

Ketsumimiko-no-Okami (Kumano)

History

In 1188 CE (Bunji 4), the deity was moved from Tsuji's Tennohara to the Tenno Riverbank in Choshi, marking the beginning of Soga Shrine. In 1696 CE (Genroku 9), it was relocated to its current site. In 1844 CE (Tenpo 15), the shrine name was changed to Soga Shrine, and in 1877 CE (Meiji 10), it became Soga Kuma Shrine.

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Blessings

Known as a deity for warding off epidemics

What visitors say

This shrine is easily accessible by car, featuring a large signboard along the national highway and a dedicated parking lot. The grounds include a sacred tree (Goshinboku) approximately 800 years old, creating a serene and dignified atmosphere. Although the administrative office is unattended, pre-written Goshuin (shrine seal stamps) are available, and visitors can make an offering in the coin box at their discretion.

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