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Amaterasu Mioya Shrine

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天照御祖神社

Amaterasu Mioya Shrine: a historic shrine dedicated to the sun goddess, with unique cherry trees.

Amaterasu Mioya Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess.
  • Formerly known as Shinmei-gu.
  • Relocated to its current site in 1709.

What to see

  • The main shrine building, completed in 1977.
  • Two beni higan cherry trees designated as natural monuments.

Getting there

  • A 13-minute walk from Sakari Station.
  • A 10-minute drive from Ofunato Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岩手県大船渡市盛町字町1番地の4 Open in Google Maps

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