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Ōsugi Shrine

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A riverside shrine built by boatmen, with a unique torii gate and a September festival.

Ōsugi Shrine
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What it is

  • Built in 1878 by Shingashi River shipping workers.
  • Dedicated to the deity Ōmononushi-no-Ōkami.
  • Collected faith from boatmen.
  • Main shrine is in Inashiki City, Ibaraki Prefecture.

What to see

  • Shrine on the west bank of the Shingashi River.
  • Torii gate faces the river.
  • Torii gate has a plaque: "Ōsugi-no-Miya."
  • Stone monument built in 1826.
  • Monument enshrines three deities.

When to go

  • Festival is held on September 27.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県ふじみ野市福岡新田107 Open in Google Maps

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