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Wakae Kagami Shrine

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若江鏡神社

Ancient shrine in Higashiosaka, dedicated to deities and Empress Jingu, with a unique Mirror Mound.

Wakae Kagami Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine listed in the 927 Engishiki Jinmyocho.
  • Main deities are Oikazuchi Okami and Emperor Chuai.
  • Empress Jingu is enshrined as an aidono-gami.
  • Received reverence from Wakae Castle lords.

What to see

  • Main hall, rebuilt in 1828, is a cultural property.
  • Mirror Mound, where Empress Jingu buried a mirror.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on October 10.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

大阪府東大阪市若江南町2丁目3-9 Open in Google Maps

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