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Awa-no-Mikoto Shrine

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阿波命神社

A historic shrine on Kozushima dedicated to the island's pioneering deity, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese faith.

Awa-no-Mikoto Shrine
Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A Shikinaisha (Myojin-taisha) shrine.
  • Dedicated to Awano-me-no-mikoto, Kozushima's pioneering deity.
  • Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, an ancient shrine register.
  • Its grounds are a Tokyo designated historic site.

What to see

  • The shrine building, restored in 1992.

When to go

  • Annual Nagahama Festival on April 15th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都神津島村長浜1 Open in Google Maps

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