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Oomiya Shrine (morioka)

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大宮神社 (盛岡市)

Oomiya Shrine: ancient guardian shrine with unique cultural properties, worth visiting for history and traditions.

Oomiya Shrine (morioka)
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture.
  • Founded during the Enryaku era (782-806).
  • Originates from the outer shrine of Ise Jingu.
  • Served as a guardian shrine for Shiwa Castle.

What to see

  • A designated tangible cultural property: a waniguchi.
  • Oomiya Kagura, an intangible folk cultural property.

When to go

  • Known for Oomiya Kagura and Taga Kagura performances.

Getting there

  • Take an Iwate Ken Kotsu bus.
  • Get off at the Oomiya Jinja-mae bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岩手県盛岡市本宮字大宮51 Open in Google Maps

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