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Kakinomoto Shrine

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柿本神社

Kakinomoto Shrine honors a poet, offering unique cultural insights and scenic views.

Kakinomoto Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine dedicated to Kakinomoto no Hitomaro.
  • Locals call it Hitomaru-san.
  • Revered as a god of poetry, literature, and safe childbirth.
  • Relocated to its current site in 1619.

What to see

  • Situated on top of Hitomaru-yama hill.
  • Houses important cultural properties.
  • View the enshrined deity's original Buddha, Eleven-faced Kannon.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

兵庫県明石市人丸町1-26 Open in Google Maps

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