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Orihime Shrine

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織姫神社

Orihime Shrine honors a weaving goddess, offering a glimpse into Kiryu's textile heritage.

Orihime Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine established in 1895 by Nippon Orimono Co., Ltd.
  • Dedicated to Shirataki-hime, a life-sized statue.
  • Moved from Shirataki Shrine in Kawauchi Village.

What to see

  • The enshrined deity, a statue of Shirataki-hime.
  • Remains of a hydroelectric power plant nearby.

When to go

  • The Shirataki-hime statue is displayed every five years.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

群馬県桐生市織姫町1番1号 Open in Google Maps

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