Yasaka-jinja

📍 Niigata, Joetsu · Nishi-honmachi 4-2-25, Joetsu, Niigata

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Hours

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Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Yasaka-jinja honors Gozu Tennō, whose fearsome power vanquishes plague and disease. Standing in Joetsu, it has protected the community through generations. Its blessings grow stronger with each prayer, and its vigilance never wavers—a shield against calamity and suffering.

Benefits

plague preventionsummer protectionprotection

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