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Saitama Shrine

Shinmei Shrine

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神明神社

Shinmei Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to three deities, featuring a historic zelkova tree.

Shinmei Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine founded before 1393.
  • Dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami.
  • Also enshrines Oyamatsumi no Mikoto and Omononushi no Mikoto.
  • Ranked as a village shrine in 1872.

What to see

  • Votive bronze gong from 1393.
  • 800-year-old zelkova tree on the grounds.
  • Zelkova tree is a designated natural monument.

When to go

  • Spring festival held on February 20.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

埼玉県飯能市大字川寺字一本松392 Open in Google Maps

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