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Kuwayama Shrine

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鍬山神社

Kuwayama Shrine, founded in 709, offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese culture and architecture.

Kuwayama Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine founded in 709.
  • Also known as Yatasha or Yatamiya.
  • Dedicated to Onamuchi-no-mikoto.
  • Hachimangu Shrine dedicated to Hondawake-no-mikoto.

What to see

  • Main hall and Hachimangu Shrine are cultural properties.
  • Shrine crests feature a rabbit and a dove.
  • Main halls were built in 1814.

When to go

  • Annual Kameoka Festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府亀岡市上矢田町上垣内22 Open in Google Maps

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