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Kazagami Shrine

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風神神社

Kazagami Shrine is a unique shrine built around a wind-emitting rock, worth visiting for its natural wonder.

Kazagami Shrine
takami torao ( Koiroha ( talk ) 19:54, 23 June 2009 (UTC)) Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Shrine dedicated to wind deities Shinatsuhiko-no-kami and Shinatsuhime-no-kami.
  • Deities are worshipped on a large rock.
  • Inner sanctuary of former Chorakuji Temple became this shrine.
  • Reconstruction was recorded in June 1618.

What to see

  • Large rock where the deities are worshipped.
  • Wind hole behind the main shrine.

When to go

  • Annual festival held for six days from August 27th.
  • Wind hole is opened only on August 31st.
  • Wind emits from the hole year-round.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岐阜県中津川市阿木字川入5740-1 Open in Google Maps

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