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Soganimasu Sogatsuhiko Shrine

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宗我坐宗我都比古神社

Ancient shrine dedicated to the Soga clan, offering a glimpse into early Japanese history.

Soganimasu Sogatsuhiko Shrine
Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Ancient Shikinai-sha shrine, also called Iruka-no-miya.
  • Dedicated to Sogatsuhiko-no-kami and Sogatsuhime-no-kami.
  • Associated with the powerful Soga clan.
  • Former Sonsha (village shrine).

What to see

  • Main hall (Honden) and worship hall (Haiden).
  • Inner gate (Chumon).
  • Portable shrine storage hall (Omikoshi Shunoden).
  • Shrine office (Shamusho).

When to go

  • Annual festival (Reitaisai) is held on October 6.

Getting there

  • Walk from Kintetsu Osaka Line Masuga Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県橿原市曽我町1196 Open in Google Maps

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