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Hōtō Shrine

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Hōtō Shrine, founded in 1586, is a unique shrine on Takashima Island known for lottery winnings.

Hōtō Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine on Takashima island in Karatsu Bay.
  • Founded in 1586, originally named Tsunayoshi Shrine.
  • A subsidiary shrine of Shioya Shrine.
  • Known for lottery winnings and related items.

What to see

  • Lottery-related items sold at the shrine.
  • A cat at Nozaki Shoten known for praying for lottery wins.
  • A lottery ticket sales point on the island.

Getting there

  • About 2km north of Karatsu Castle.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

佐賀県唐津市高島523 Open in Google Maps

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