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Kawata Shrine (Koka, Japan)

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川田神社 (甲賀市土山町頓宮)

Kawata Shrine is a historic site dedicated to Yamatohime-no-mikoto, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese religious practices.

Kawata Shrine (Koka, Japan)
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What it is

  • Dedicated to Yamatohime-no-mikoto.
  • Takihara-no-Okami was invited here in 885.
  • A candidate for an Engishiki Myojin Taisha shrine.
  • Adopted its current name in 1876.

What to see

  • A munafuda with a 1634 inscription.
  • A waniguchi with a 1723 inscription.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on April 20.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

滋賀県甲賀市土山町頓宮769 Open in Google Maps

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