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Kitsumoto Shrine

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橘本神社

Kitsumoto Shrine: a historic site in Wakayama, dedicated to the god of sweets, offering unique festivals.

Kitsumoto Shrine
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What it is

  • Shrine in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture.
  • Enshrines Tajimamori and Kumanonimasu Okami.
  • Revered as the god of sweets.
  • Designated a prefectural historic site on April 9, 1974.

What to see

  • Former site of Tokorozaka Oji.
  • Munafuda from 1437 remains.
  • Site where Shirakawa Hōō stayed in 1158.

When to go

  • Mikan Festival is held on October 10.
  • National Confectionery Dedication Festival is first Sunday of April.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

和歌山県海南市下津町橘本779 Open in Google Maps

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