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Kamotsuba Shrine

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鴨都波神社

Kamotsuba Shrine, a historic site by two rivers, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese worship.

Kamotsuba Shrine
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What it is

  • A Shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) shrine.
  • Founded by the Katsuragi and Kamo clans.
  • Also called "Shimogamo-sha" and "Betsugu of Omiwa Shrine."
  • Main deities are Koto-shiro-nushi-no-mikoto and Shita-teru-hime-no-mikoto.

What to see

  • The main hall, built in 1841.
  • The main hall is a Gose City designated cultural property.
  • The festival procession ema is a Nara Prefecture tangible folk cultural property.
  • Shrine is at the confluence of the Katsuragi and Yanagida rivers.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県御所市宮前町514 Open in Google Maps

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