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Kamayama Shrine

Historic sites

竈山神社

Located in Wakayama, Kamayama Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Hikoitseseminokoto, the elder brother of Emperor Jimmu. It is counted among the three shrines of the Sansan-mairi pilgrimage. The shrine is well known for its traditional naming ceremony for infants, where it provides guidance and blessings for children's names as a way to pray for their healthy growth and future.

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