Tsurugi Shrine
剱神社
Tsurugi Shrine honors ancient deities and hosts monthly festivals for a glimpse into local traditions.
What it is
- Shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto.
- Also enshrines Amenokoyane no Mikoto and Sugawara no Michizane.
- Relocated to its current site in 1674.
- Name comes from Yamato Takeru no Mikoto's 'Sword Rock'.
When to go
- Shinko-sai festival prays for warding off epidemics.
- Tsukinami-sai festivals are on the 1st and 15th of each month.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
鹿児島県霧島市国分敷根99 Open in Google Maps
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