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Gion Shrine (Kurashiki)

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Historic shrine in Kurashiki, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, offering cultural insights and local festivals.

Gion Shrine (Kurashiki)
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What it is

  • Also called Shimotsui Gion Shrine.
  • Main deity is Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
  • Designated a local monument in 1981.

What to see

  • Shrine is on Joyama, 22m above sea level.
  • Approach was donated in 1863.
  • Gion documents are important cultural property.
  • Model of the Hakuomaru ship from 1811.

When to go

  • Gion Festival: 3rd Saturday and Sunday of July.
  • Nagahama Festival: 4th Saturday and Sunday of October.

Getting there

  • Accessible by Shimotsui Loop Bus.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岡山県倉敷市下津井1-13-16 Open in Google Maps

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