Awaguchi Shrine
安房口神社
Awaguchi Shrine: an ancient shrine on a mountaintop, unique for its sacred stone worship.
What it is
- A shrine dedicated to a sacred stone.
- The stone is believed to have flown from Awa Province.
- Yamato Takeru is said to have visited here.
- The Kamakura shogunate offered prayers at this shrine.
What to see
- A sacred stone, worshipped as a spiritual vessel.
- The stone's face points towards Awa Province.
- No main building, a rare ancient form of worship.
- Located on the summit of Yoshii Myojin-yama.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県横須賀市吉井3丁目11番 Open in Google Maps
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