Nagasaki Shrine

Ame-no-Tanagao Shrine

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天手長男神社

Ame-no-Tanagao Shrine is an ancient shrine with a rich history and important deities.

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What it is

Founded in 811 as Ame-no-Tanagao Shrine.
It is a Shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) Ronsha.
Successor shrine to Iki Province Ichinomiya.
Main deity is Amenoshihomimi no Mikoto.

What to see

Enshrines Amata Nagahime Shrine.
Enshrines Mononobe Futsu Shrine.
Miroku Nyorai statue discovered in 1677.
Miroku Nyorai statue is a national cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長崎県壱岐市芦辺町湯岳興触 Open in Google Maps

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