Aguchi Shrine
開口神社
Aguchi Shrine is a historic imperial prayer site, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese religious practices.
What it is
- Ancient Shikinaisha shrine, also known as Otera.
- Founded by imperial command, listed in Engishiki Jinmyocho.
- Became a prayer place for the Imperial Court in 1425.
- Enshrines Shiotsuchino-oji-no-kami and other deities.
What to see
- Current main hall, rebuilt in 1961.
- Wooden seated statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
大阪府堺市堺区甲斐町東2丁目1番29号 Open in Google Maps
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