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Otakehie Shrine (Shinkamigoto)

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雄嶽日枝神社

Ancient mountain shrine founded by Saicho, dedicated to Okuninushi-no-kami, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual past.

Otakehie Shrine (Shinkamigoto)
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine founded in 814 by Saicho.
  • Dedicated to the deity Okuninushi-no-kami.
  • Formerly known as Sanno Gongen.
  • Designated a Shinsen Heihakuryo Kyoshin Jinja in 1927.

What to see

  • Upper shrine on the peak of Sannoyama mountain.
  • Lower shrine at the southern foot of Sannoyama.
  • Sannoyama mountain, 439.2 meters high.
  • Ichinomiya Shrine, built in 1708.
  • Ninomiya Shrine, enshrining Amaterasu Omikami.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長崎県南松浦郡新上五島町荒川郷三王山133(下社) Open in Google Maps

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