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Utsuno- Shrine

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Utsuno Shrine is a historic site in Hyogo, known for its unique lion dance and summer festival.

Utsuno- Shrine
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What it is

  • Shrine in Hamazaka, Shin'onsen-cho, Hyogo Prefecture.
  • Main hall rebuilt in 1414.
  • Gozu Tenno enshrined in 1662.
  • Renamed Utsuno Shrine in 1873.

What to see

  • Kirin Shishimai dance, a prefectural intangible folk cultural property.
  • Two-lion dance, unique to this shrine and Moroyose Iseyonaga Shrine.
  • Abalone water, believed to protect ships.

When to go

  • Kawasimo Festival, a major festival, in mid-July.
  • Festival held the day before and two days before Marine Day.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

兵庫県新温泉町浜坂2456-4 Open in Google Maps

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