Ajima Shrine
味鋺神社
Ajima Shrine is a historic site near Nagoya, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese religious practices.
What it is
- A Shikinaisha shrine listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.
- Main deity is Umashimaji-no-mikoto.
- Known as Rokushodai Myojin until the Edo period.
What to see
- Kiyomasa Bridge, relocated to the grounds in 1978.
- A statue of Ajima's Yabusame.
When to go
- A horse racing ritual was held in 1093.
Getting there
- 700m southwest of Meitetsu Komaki Line Ajima Station.
- 1.3km south of JR Tokai Kotsu Jigyō Jōhoku Line Ajimi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県名古屋市北区楠味鋺2-736 Open in Google Maps
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