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Yasaka Shrine

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八坂神社

Yasaka Shrine, dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, offers a glimpse into local religious traditions.

Yasaka Shrine
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What it is

  • Dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, the main enshrined deity.
  • Four other deities are also enshrined here.
  • Founding date and history are unknown.

What to see

  • Located near the top of a small hill.
  • A lower shrine is in the residential area at the hill's foot.

When to go

  • Annual festival features Arikawa Kagura.
  • Arikawa Kagura is a national intangible folk cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長崎県南松浦郡新上五島町友住郷字立木353 Open in Google Maps

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