自転車で護王神社へGo'o Shrine, which is pronounced Go-oh, is a small shrine on Karasuma Dori across the street from the Imperial Palace in north-central Kyoto.
It is believed to enshrine Lord Wake no Kiyomaro. In 769 C.E., he foiled the plot of Yuge no Dokyo, an unsavory Buddhist priest, in the latter's attempt at ascending the imperial throne.
For his heroics, however, Lord Kiyomaro was banished to what is now Kagoshima Prefecture, in deep southern Japan. On the way there he was attacked and wounded in the leg.
According to legend, while fleeing his attackers he made his way to Oita Prefecture along with 300 wild boars, which protected him. And then, miraculously, upon arrival his injuries were healed.
Thus, Go'o Shrine is even now visited by those with foot and leg and foot trouble.
Moreover, there are many many images of boar.
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