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Ōu Shrine

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大生神社

Ōu Shrine is a historic site in Ibaraki, with ancient structures and a significant tree grove.

Ōu Shrine
Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Dedicated to the deity Takemikazuchi-no-ogami.
  • Formerly ranked as a Gōsha shrine.
  • Main hall constructed in 1590.

What to see

  • Main hall is a prefectural cultural property.
  • Worship hall and saiden are city cultural properties.
  • Tree grove is a prefectural natural monument.
  • Ōu Kofun Group has over 110 burial mounds.
  • Kofun Group dates to the 5th century.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on November 15th.
  • Ōu Shrine Miko-mai ritual is an intangible cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

茨城県潮来市大生814 Open in Google Maps

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