Kawai Shrine
川合神社 (長岡市)
Kawai Shrine, an ancient site at a river confluence, offers a glimpse into Japan's spiritual and historical past.
What it is
- Ancient shrine founded around 478 AD.
- Dedicated to Amatsumihayame-no-mikoto and Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto.
- Known as a god of water, sex, and martial arts.
- Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.
What to see
- Site of a former post town on the Mikuni Kaido.
- Confluence of the Shinano and Uono Rivers.
- Offerings from Minamoto no Yoshiie and Uesugi Kenshin.
When to go
- Visit during the Kawaguchi Festival.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
新潟県長岡市東川口1979-43 Open in Google Maps
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