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Shiga Shrine

Muchizaki Hachimangū

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鞭崎八幡宮

Ancient Shinto shrine with a historic gate, rebuilt by powerful samurai clans.

Muchizaki Hachimangū
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What it is

  • Shinto shrine in Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture.
  • Founded by Ōnaka Kiyomaro in the early Nara period.
  • Rebuilt by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1192.
  • Rebuilt by the Toda clan in 1602.

What to see

  • Main gate relocated from Zeze Castle's south main gate.
  • Main gate has a gabled roof.
  • Main gate displays the Honda family crest.
  • Main gate is an Important Cultural Property.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Yabase bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Muchizaki Hachimangū Open in Google Maps

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