Takami Shrine
高見神社
Takami Shrine: a cypress shrine with 19 deities, a cherry blossom spot with history.
What it is
- Guardian deity of Nippon Steel Yawata Works.
- Founded during Empress Jingu's Sankan Seibatsu.
- Relocated to current site with Nippon Steel's founding.
- Shrine building took 10 years to complete.
What to see
- Main shrine enshrines twelve deities.
- Auxiliary shrine enshrines seven deities.
- Shrine building made of cypress wood.
- Emperor Showa visited in 1954.
When to go
- Shrine and surroundings are a cherry blossom viewing spot.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福岡県北九州市八幡東区高見1丁目1-1 Open in Google Maps
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