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Kanagawa Shrine

Yasaka Daijin Shrine

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八坂大神

Historic Kamakura shrine, founded 1192, known for its unique hexagonal mikoshi.

Yasaka Daijin Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture.
  • Founded in 1192.
  • Soma Moritsune enshrined a分霊 from Gion Shrine.
  • Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto.

What to see

  • Its hexagonal mikoshi inherits Yasaka Shrine's form.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from Kamakura Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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