Wake Shrine
和気神社
Wake Shrine: a historical site honoring the Wake clan, notable for its unique boar guardians.
What it is
- Shrine dedicated to the Wake clan.
- Located at the birthplace of Wake no Kiyomaro.
- Main deity is Nudeshiwake no Mikoto.
- Relocated in 1591 due to flood damage.
What to see
- Boars instead of komainu in front of the haiden.
- Shrine buildings designated cultural properties.
- Wake Town History and Folklore Museum next to the omotesando.
Getting there
- 15-minute taxi ride from Wake Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岡山県和気郡和気町藤野1385 Open in Google Maps
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