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Shrines in Inagawa Town deify a local protective
deity, known as Ubusunagami, in association with the ancient beliefs
to which people adhere in regards to farming and water and with the
cultivation of the land. A sense of communal solidarity emerged through
festivals and the maintenance of these shrines. In addition, extensive
efforts in their formation were undertaken to ensure that they would
be loved by villagers, thus leading to the construction of such shrines
as Togakushi Shrine (Kimokawa), known for its vivid color scheme,
Yasaka Shrine (Sugio), where engravings of such animals as cranes
and turtles can be found, and Hachiman Shrine (Tochihara), which is
covered with thick shingle roofing. In addition, numerous mighty trees,
including mokkoku trees that were planted approximately four centuries
ago and local specimens of hidarimakigaya trees that are estimated
to be three hundred years old, continue to live in our town thanks
to the constant support of residents. |
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