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Rōken Shrine

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老犬神社

Rōken Shrine honors a legendary Matagi dog, offering unique dog statues and historical scrolls.

Rōken Shrine
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What it is

  • Shrine dedicated to a legendary Matagi dog.
  • Founded to honor a hunting dog.
  • Relocated multiple times throughout its history.

What to see

  • Many dog statues, ema, and photos.
  • Stone statue of Shiro, erected by locals.
  • Two historical scrolls: Yamadate Kakei-maki and Menjo Shōmon.

When to go

  • Grand festival on the 17th and 18th of the 4th lunar month.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

秋田県大館市十二所葛原 Open in Google Maps

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