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Maebashi Toshogu Shrine
Maebashi Toshogu Shrine, a shrine completely renovated in the Reiwa period
It was founded in 1624 with Tokugawa Ieyasu as the main deity, and in 2021 it underwent a major renovation for the Reiwa era, and was reborn as a shrine for the next generation. The deities enshrined together are Princess Konohana Sakuya, Lord Michizane Sugawara, and Lord Nagabe.They have a wide range of divine virtues, including good luck, warding off evil spirits, safe childbirth, and success in school, making them recommended for New Year's visits and praying for success in school. Prayers for vehicle traffic safety are held at the first shrine in the country built specifically for cars.
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