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Saga Shrine

Ryūzōji-hachinamgū

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龍造寺八幡宮

Historic shrine in Saga City with unique torii gate and important cultural properties.

Ryūzōji-hachinamgū
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What it is

  • A Shinto shrine in Saga City, founded in 1187.
  • Dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, a deified emperor.
  • Moved during the construction of Saga Castle.
  • Invited a divided spirit from Tsurugaoka Hachimangū.

What to see

  • Hizen Torii, inscribed in 1604, dedicated by Nabeshima Naoshige's wife.
  • Hizen Torii is a Saga City Important Cultural Property.
  • Main sanctuary built in the mid-1800s.
  • Worship hall constructed around 1901.
  • Kusunoki Shrine enshrines Kusunoki Masashige and Masatsura.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

佐賀県佐賀市白山一丁目 Open in Google Maps

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