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Yamaguchi Shrine

Saba Shrine

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佐波神社

Saba Shrine is a historic shrine in Hofu City, enshrining fourteen deities and dedicated to victory.

Saba Shrine
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What it is

  • Soja of Suo Province, enshrining fourteen deities.
  • Emperor Chuai and Empress Jingu prayed for victory here.
  • Renamed Saba Shrine in 1907.
  • Designated a Prefectural Shrine in 1922.

What to see

  • Main hall, rebuilt in 1924.
  • Monument to composer Yoshio Omura.

When to go

  • Annual memorial service on January 23.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

山口県防府市惣社町6番2号 Open in Google Maps

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