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Hayachine Shrine: Home of Zashiki-warashi Spirits and the Mysterious Goddess Seoritsuhime
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Hayachine Shrine is said to have been founded in the year 807 by Narifusa, a descendant of Fujiwara no Kamatari, who established a sacred structure atop Mount Hayachine. During the Edo period, the shrine received the protection of Nanbu Toshinao, the local feudal lord, and its current main hall was constructed. The existing main shrine retains architectural elements from the early 17th century, including intricate carvings and detailed framing techniques. It is officially designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Iwate Prefecture. The Zashiki-warashi Spirit of Hayachine Shrine Hayachine Shrine is also famous for stories involving *zashiki-warashi*—childlike guardian spirits said ...