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Arikawa Shrine

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有川神社

Arikawa Shrine, established in 1987, offers a glimpse into local deities and traditional Kagura performances.

Arikawa Shrine
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What it is

  • Arikawa Shrine was founded by merging three shrines.
  • Established on April 24, 1987.
  • Enshrines Izanami-no-Okami, Sugawara no Michizane, Hachiman-no-Okami.
  • Nine other deities are also enshrined.

What to see

  • The new shrine building stands on the former Tenman Shrine site.

When to go

  • Annual festival is on October 1st and 2nd.
  • Gion Festival is on the third Friday and Saturday of July.
  • Arikawa Kagura is performed at both festivals.
  • Goto Kagura is a national intangible folk cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長崎県南松浦郡新上五島町有川郷1073-1 Open in Google Maps

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