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Ontakesan Ontake-shinmeisha

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御嶽山御嶽神明社

Ontakesan Ontake-shinmeisha is a historic shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, offering a glimpse into local faith.

Ontakesan Ontake-shinmeisha
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What it is

  • A shrine founded in 766.
  • Dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami since 1772.
  • Served as a general prayer place for the Ryugo area.
  • Re-established in 1906 by Yuzo Sato.

What to see

  • The current shrine building, rebuilt in 1978.
  • Several auxiliary shrines on the grounds.

When to go

  • Various festivals are held throughout the year.

Getting there

  • 10-minute taxi ride from JR Hanamizumi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岩手県一関市花泉町老松字水沢屋敷161番地2 Open in Google Maps

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