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Watarai Ōkunitama Hime Shrine

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This ancient shrine, a branch of Ise Grand Shrine, offers a serene glimpse into local deities and history.

Watarai Ōkunitama Hime Shrine
Miyuki Meinaka CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A sessha (branch shrine) of Ise Grand Shrine Geku.
  • Dedicated to local gods Ōkunitama no Mikoto and Mizusasarahi Hime no Mikoto.
  • Existed before 478 AD, with rituals continuously performed.

What to see

  • The main sanctuary, enclosed by a tamagaki fence.
  • Shrine grounds surrounded by large, ancient trees.
  • No offering box, a unique feature for a shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

三重県伊勢市豊川町 Open in Google Maps

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