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Amatsu Shrine

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Amatsu Shrine, a historic site with a unique autumn festival, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese worship.

Amatsu Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine dedicated to Sukunahikona-no-mikoto.
  • Known as Tenjinja, renamed Amatsu Shrine in 1869.
  • Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, a historic shrine register.
  • Once a village shrine, it received land grants from the Ikeda family.

When to go

  • Gantan-sai festival is held on January 1st.
  • Autumn Festival is held on the fourth weekend of October.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岡山県岡山市北区津島福居2-14-25 Open in Google Maps

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