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Yamaguchi Shrine

Sumiyoshi Shrine

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住吉神社

Sumiyoshi Shrine is a National Treasure, one of Japan's great shrines, worth visiting for its history.

Sumiyoshi Shrine
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What it is

  • One of Japan's three great Sumiyoshi shrines.
  • Dedicated to the rough spirit of the Sumiyoshi Sanjin.
  • Main hall built in 1370.
  • Worship hall built in 1539.

What to see

  • Main hall is a National Treasure.
  • Main hall consists of five connected shrines.
  • Worship hall is an Important Cultural Property.
  • Silla-period Korean bronze bell is an Important Cultural Property.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on December 15th.
  • Otaue Festival is held on the third Sunday of May.

Getting there

  • Accessible from Shin-Shimonoseki Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

山口県下関市一の宮住吉一丁目11-1 Open in Google Maps

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