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Sumiyoshi Shrine

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住吉神社

Ancient shrine in Iki City, dedicated to sea deities, with cultural properties and a unique festival.

Sumiyoshi Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine in Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
  • Dedicated to the Sumiyoshi Okami sea deities.
  • Hachiyachihoko-no-kami enshrined in an auxiliary shrine.
  • Designated a Kokuhei Chusha in May 1871.

What to see

  • Seventeen divine mirrors, found in 1871.
  • Painting of Koya Yonsha Myojin.
  • Two ancient camphor trees.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on November 9.
  • See the ceremonial boat used in the festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長崎県壱岐市芦辺町住吉東触470 Open in Google Maps

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