Ogura Shrine
小倉神社 (和歌山市)
A historic shrine in Wakayama City dedicated to Izanagi no Mikoto and other deities, formerly known as Zao Gongen.
What it is
- A general shrine for the former Ogura district located on Mount Kikko.
- The main enshrined deity is Izanagi no Mikoto alongside four other major deities.
- Sakanoue no Tamuramaro invited the deity to this site from Kinpu Shrine.
- Renamed to Ogura Shrine in 1909 after being known as Zao Gongen and Akira Shrine.
What to see
- The shrine grounds situated on the site also known as Mount Kikko.
- Enshrined figures including Izanami no Mikoto, Isotakeru no Mikoto, and Hiruko no Mikoto.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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