Wakamiya Shrine
若宮神社
A historic shrine in Kagoshima City dedicated to ancient emperors and a guardian of the former Uchi Castle.
What it is
- The fifth of the five major shrines located in Kagoshima City.
- Dedicated to Emperor Ojin, Emperor Nintoku, and Empress Jingu.
- Established in the 14th century by the Shimazu clan.
- Served as the guardian deity for the historic Uchi Castle.
What to see
- Spirits invited from the famous Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura.
- A Jomon period archaeological site discovered on the shrine grounds.
- Park redevelopment areas where excavations took place in 1998.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Wakamiya Shrine Open in Google Maps
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