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Niigata Shrine

Kota Shrine

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居多神社

Visit this historic shrine, an Echigo Province Ichinomiya, to see unique reeds and ancient artifacts.

Kota Shrine
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What it is

  • A Shikinaisha and Ichinomiya of Echigo Province.
  • Dedicated to Okuninushi-no-kami and other deities.
  • Moved to its current site in 1879.
  • Formerly held the rank of Prefectural Shrine.

What to see

  • The main shrine building, constructed in 2008.
  • A cluster of one-sided reeds on the grounds.
  • Wooden komainu statues, a cultural property.
  • Ancient documents, also a cultural property.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on May 3rd.

Getting there

  • A 25-minute walk from Naoetsu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

新潟県上越市五智六丁目1-11 Open in Google Maps

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