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Nitta Shrine

Shinto shrines

新田神社

Nitta Shrine is located in Kagoshima Prefecture on a small hill called Shinkisan, which is shaped like a turtle. The shrine enshrines several deities, including Ninigi-no-Mikoto, who is considered an ancestor of the Emperor. Other enshrined figures include gods of food and mountains. The site serves as a place for various prayers, such as those for family safety, traffic safety, and protection from evil.

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