Myōgi Shrine
妙義神社
Myōgi Shrine is an ancient site of mountain worship, revered by shoguns, with beautiful 18th-century architecture.
What it is
- Center of Myōgi-san mountain worship.
- Founded in 537 AD.
- Deeply revered by Tokugawa shoguns.
- Formerly known as Hakoso Shrine.
What to see
- Seven structures are Important Cultural Properties.
- Main hall, heiden, and haiden rebuilt in 1756.
- Sōmon gate built in 1773.
- Sōmon was originally a temple's Niōmon gate.
When to go
- Used as a filming location for historical dramas.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
〒379-0201 群馬県富岡市妙義町妙義6 Open in Google Maps
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