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Shiratori Shrine (Shin‑Kami Goto Town)

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白鳥神社 (新上五島町)

A historic village shrine founded in 1803 after a swan sighting, dedicated to the legendary prince Yamato Takeru no Mikoto.

Shiratori Shrine (Shin‑Kami Goto Town)
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What it is

  • Founded in 1803 after a swan flew to this coastal area.
  • Dedicated to the deity Yamato Takeru no Mikoto.
  • Serves as the guardian deity for the Mabushi and Sakakinoura districts.
  • Designated as a village shrine in 1872 and for government offerings in 1928.

When to go

  • The main annual festival takes place on September 15th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Shiratori Shrine (Shin‑Kami Goto Town) Open in Google Maps

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