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Wakayama Shrine

Arata Shrine

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荒田神社

Arata Shrine is a historic vermillion shrine in Wakayama, featuring a rebuilt main hall and subsidiary shrines.

Arata Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine listed in the ancient Engishiki Jinmyocho.
  • Designated as a village shrine.
  • Main hall rebuilt in 1624.

What to see

  • Vermillion main hall, a tangible cultural property.
  • Main hall roof made of cypress bark.
  • Main hall features carvings donated by Masanobu Heinai.
  • Three-bay nagare-zukuri style main hall.
  • Inari Shrine, a subsidiary shrine.
  • Niu Shrine and Yasaka Shrine, also subsidiary shrines.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

和歌山県岩出市大字森237番地 Open in Google Maps

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