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Nanpō Shrine

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Nanpō Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Takeminakata-no-mikoto, worth visiting for its tranquil atmosphere.

Nanpō Shrine
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What it is

  • A Shinto shrine mentioned in a late Edo period gazetteer.
  • Originally named Suwa-sha, it was renamed Nanpō Shrine.
  • Dedicated to the deity Takeminakata-no-mikoto.
  • Merged with several surrounding shrines in 1874 and 1907.

Getting there

  • A 23-minute walk from Miyahara Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県さいたま市北区吉野町2-25-4 Open in Google Maps

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