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Hirayanagi Hoshinomiya Shrine

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平柳星宮神社

This ancient "Eel Shrine" offers unique cultural insights and a tranquil escape.

Hirayanagi Hoshinomiya Shrine
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What it is

  • Guardian shrine of the former Hirayanagi Village.
  • Formal name is Hoshinomiya Shrine.
  • Known as the "Eel Shrine."
  • Moved to its current location in 1432.

What to see

  • Main hall, worship hall, and kagura hall.
  • Nadé unagi (stroking eel) statue.
  • Tengu Hiba tree.
  • Several subsidiary shrines.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

栃木県栃木市平柳町1-23-26 Open in Google Maps

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