Nakayama Shrine

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Nakayama Shrine is an ancient site with unique protective deities and a historic forest.

Nakayama Shrine — takami torao ( Koiroha ( talk ) 20:54, 21 August 2009 (UTC)) Public domain resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

Founded in 539 AD as Nakayama Kannon.
Became Nakayama Shrine in 1868 due to Shinbutsu Bunri.
Dedicated to Hirokunioshitakekanahi-no-mikoto.
Designated a Ken Jinja Chocho Sanko Shitei Jinja in 1989.

What to see

Mountain dog statues called Oinusama are protective deities.
Shrine forest is a designated natural monument.
Trees in the forest are over 300 years old.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岐阜県恵那市串原3913 Open in Google Maps

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