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Miyake Shrine (Matsubara)

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A historic shrine founded in 942 on former castle grounds, featuring a rare imperial portrait and a six-shrine pilgrimage route.

Miyake Shrine (Matsubara)
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What it is

  • Established in 942 and dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane and Susanoo no Mikoto.
  • The site is believed to be the former location of the Miyake clan castle.
  • Part of the Kaiun Matsubara Six Shrine Pilgrimage in Osaka Prefecture.
  • Formerly known as Miyake Tenmangu and once housed a temple called Miyake-ji.

What to see

  • A statue of Sugawara no Michizane kept within the main hall.
  • A portrait of Sugawara no Michizane painted by Emperor Goyozei.
  • Sakaya Shrine which was moved to these grounds in 1907.
  • Several subordinate shrines on the site including Amatsu Shrine.

Getting there

  • Located a 21-minute walk from Kawachi-Matsubara Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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