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Yamaguchi Shrine

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山口神社 (和歌山市)

Yamaguchi Shrine: ancient shrine dedicated to safe childbirth, with unique architectural styles.

Yamaguchi Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine founded in the early Heian period.
  • Dedicated to Ikutsuhime-no-mikoto, goddess of safe childbirth.
  • Main shrine is Hiyoshi Shrine.
  • Rebuilt around 1600 after destruction.

What to see

  • Hiyoshi Shrine's main hall, three-bay nagare-zukuri style.
  • Kasuga Shrine's main hall, two-bay nagare-zukuri style.
  • Other structures include the Choden and Shinsensho.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

和歌山県和歌山市谷字平山377 Open in Google Maps

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