Nagata Shrine

Nagata-san Shrine

The Nagata Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Nagata, Kobe that enshrines the deity "Kotoshironushi-no- Ohkami" who is known for flourishing businesses and industries. It is said Empress Jingu was told by the Sun Goddess Amaterasu to build a shrine in Nagata at the beginning of the 3rd century. There are two festivals held at the shrine, a setsubun celebration in February and an autumn matsuri in October. The Setsubun purification ritual is called Tsuina-shiki Shinji which is done to eliminate misfortune and promote home safety. The Autumn Matsuri is a special day meant for celebrating the Shinto God Kotoshironushi. Often called Nagata-san by the locals, Nagata Shrine is an excellent stop along the way to Kobe. Add the Nagata Shrine at the end of your Japan tour in Osaka to join in the Setsubun ritual for some extra luck before you return home!

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