Akanta Shrine
赤田神社
A historic shrine in Tokushima mentioned in ancient chronicles, dedicated to martial deities and linked to Empress Jingu's legends.
What it is
- A candidate for the ancient Shikinaisha Takefutsu Shrine mentioned in historical records.
- Dedicated to the martial deities Takemikazuchi no Mikoto and Futsunushi no Mikoto.
- The site where the Nihon Shoki records Empress Jingu performing a divination ritual.
- Located in an area formerly known as the village of Akanoda.
What to see
- The main shrine grounds situated in Donari Town within Awa City.
- The Tenmangu sub-shrine located within the sacred precinct.
- The Yamagamingu sub-shrine which stands on the shrine grounds.
Getting there
- The shrine is a ten minute drive from the Donari Interchange.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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