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Awa Shrine (Tokushima)

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Awa Shrine honors Emperor Tsuchimikado, offering a glimpse into imperial history and local festivals.

Awa Shrine (Tokushima)
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What it is

  • Dedicated to Emperor Tsuchimikado.
  • Originally founded as Maruyama Shrine in 1875.
  • Renamed Awa Shrine in 1940.
  • Ranked as a prefectural shrine.

What to see

  • Cremation Mound of Emperor Tsuchimikado.
  • Shrine buildings constructed in 1943.

When to go

  • Yudate Kagura Festival on February 11.
  • Kinen-sai on April 29.
  • Summer Festival on the first Sunday of July.
  • Autumn Festival on October 11.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

徳島県鳴門市大麻町池谷字大石 Open in Google Maps

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