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Shiga Shrine

Yamatsuteru Shrine

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山津照神社

Ancient shrine dedicated to Kuninotokotachi-no-Mikoto, with a historic kofun on its grounds.

Yamatsuteru Shrine
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What it is

  • A Shikinaisha shrine founded in 767.
  • Dedicated to the deity Kuninotokotachi-no-Mikoto.
  • Established by the Okinaga clan.
  • Former Prefectural Shrine with chrysanthemum and paulownia crests.

What to see

  • A kofun (ancient burial mound) on the shrine grounds.
  • The kofun is a Prefectural Historic Site.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on May 5th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

滋賀県米原市能登瀬390 Open in Google Maps

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