Kawaguchi Shrine (Watari Town)
川口神社 (亘理町)
Historic shrine founded in 1635, notable for fox statues and unique Kiyari song.
What it is
- Shrine founded on March 20, 1635, by Date Shigezane.
- Dedicated to Ukanomitama-no-kami and Owatatsumi-no-kami.
- Originally named Arahama Minato Shrine.
- Renamed Kawaguchi Shrine in 1872.
What to see
- Stone statues of foxes instead of traditional komainu.
- Main hall of Minato Shrine, a designated cultural property.
When to go
- Hear a Kiyari song when the mikoshi returns after a festival.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
宮城県亘理郡亘理町荒浜字明神西190-1 Open in Google Maps
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