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Yokota Shrine

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横田神社 (総社市)

Yokota Shrine, a historic site in Soja City, offers a glimpse into traditional Japanese worship and architecture.

Yokota Shrine
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What it is

  • One of seven Shikinaisha shrines in Soja City.
  • Enshrines Amenohibunomikoto and Sugawara no Michizane.
  • Re-established as Tenjin-gu in 1585.
  • Reorganized and renamed Yokota Shrine around 1827-1836.

What to see

  • Current shrine buildings date from 1827-1836.
  • Main hall completed around 1827.
  • A bell tower stands on the grounds.
  • Kagura-den (Kagura hall) on the south side.

When to go

  • Annual Spring, Summer, and Autumn festivals.
  • Autumn Festival features Bitchu Kagura.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岡山県総社市久代3632 Open in Google Maps

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