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Wakae Shrine

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Wakae Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with ancient trees, easily accessible by bus.

Wakae Shrine
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What it is

  • A Shinto shrine in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture.
  • Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, an ancient record.
  • Dedicated to Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, and Tamayori-hime.
  • Renamed Wakae Shrine in 1872.

What to see

  • Current shrine building rebuilt in 1916.
  • Kurogane holly and chinquapin trees are preserved.

Getting there

  • Take Gifu Bus to Nishi-Kaita or Matsunoki bus stops.
  • 8-minute walk from Nishi-Kaita bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岐阜県岐阜市西改田東改田入会地字海渕1 Open in Google Maps

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