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Amamikoso Shrine

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阿麻美許曾神社

Amamikoso Shrine is an ancient shrine with unique architecture and a sacred tree, worth visiting for history.

Amamikoso Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine founded around 806 AD.
  • Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto and other deities.
  • Listed as a Shikinaisha in historical records.
  • Name 'Koso' may come from a Silla word.

What to see

  • Worship hall built in 1863.
  • Main shrine rebuilt in unique Amami-zukuri style.
  • Stone monument marks Gyoki Bodhisattva's residence.
  • Camphor tree over 500 years old.
  • Statue of a sacred horse.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

大阪府大阪市東住吉区矢田7-6 Open in Google Maps

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