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Kawahara Shrine, Nagoya

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Kawahara Shrine is a historic Nagoya shrine with a turtle pond and morning market, easily accessible by subway.

Kawahara Shrine, Nagoya
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What it is

  • A shrine in Nagoya, originally called Shinmei.
  • Also known as Benten-sama for its enshrined Benzaiten.
  • Founded before 1601, rebuilt in 1998 after fires.

What to see

  • The Benten Pond, known for its many turtles.
  • Grounds surrounded by camphor and evergreen oak trees.

When to go

  • Morning market held on days ending in 3 and 8.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Kawana Station on the Tsurumai Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

愛知県名古屋市昭和区川名本町4-4 Open in Google Maps

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