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Rikishi Shrine

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Rikishi Shrine is a historic site in Wakayama City, preserving ancient shrine architecture and local deities.

Rikishi Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine dedicated to Ameno Tajikarao-no-Mikoto and Sarutahiko-no-Mikoto.
  • It serves as the tutelary deity for five local areas.
  • Moved to its current location in 1626.
  • Designated a village shrine in 1873.

What to see

  • The main shrine, built in 1634, is a cultural property.
  • Hachioji Shrine's main hall, built in 1624, is a cultural property.
  • The shrine grounds are a Prefectural Historic Site.
  • The Kawabe Oji site was designated a historic site in 1958.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

和歌山県和歌山市川辺字稲井61 Open in Google Maps

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