Agata Shrine (Gero City)
縣神社
Agata Shrine is an ancient site dedicated to Mitoshigami, offering a glimpse into Japan's Jomon past.
What it is
- Dedicated to the deity Mitoshigami.
- Also enshrines Ketsumiko-no-kami and Susanoo-no-mikoto.
- Rebuilt in 1690, designated a village shrine in 1872.
- Four shrines merged here in 1908.
What to see
- The divine object is a mountain-shaped natural stone.
- Site of the Jinden archaeological excavations.
- See where Jomon pottery and stone tools were found.
- Dwelling sites and human remains were excavated here.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岐阜県下呂市萩原町桜洞字神田311 Open in Google Maps
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