Mito Shrine
御刀神社
Mito Shrine: an ancient shrine in Fukushima, home to a sacred sword and rebuilt after the 2011 tsunami.
What it is
- Established by Yamato Takeru during Emperor Keiko's reign.
- Dedicated to the deity Futsunushi-no-kami.
- Listed in ancient records like Engishiki and as a Mutsu Province shrine.
- Formerly a village shrine, designated as such in 1878.
What to see
- The sacred object is an ancient sword.
- Temporary main hall and worship hall are in place.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福島県南相馬市鹿島区北右田釼宮112 Open in Google Maps
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