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Wakasahiko Shrine

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若狭彦神社

Visit this ancient shrine complex to see important cultural properties and learn about local deities.

Wakasahiko Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine complex founded in 714.
  • Comprises an upper shrine and a lower shrine.
  • Dedicated to Hikohodemi no Mikoto and Toyotamahime no Mikoto.
  • It is the Ichinomiya of Wakasa Province.

What to see

  • Main hall, tower gate, and gate are cultural properties.
  • A Tachi sword, a National Important Cultural Property.
  • A Norito document, a National Important Cultural Property.

Getting there

  • Walk from Higashi-Obama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

福井県小浜市龍前 Open in Google Maps

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