Namura Shrine
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Namura Shrine (苗村神社) is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Ryūō, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The shrine has many structures from the Muromachi period or older which are designated either National Treasures (NT) or Important Cultural Properties (ICP). Although the shrine holds annual festivals, the shrine's main festival is held only once every 33 years.
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Namura Jinja 苗村神社 | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Deity | Ōkuninushi, Kotoshironushi, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kunisatsuchi [ja] |
Festival | April 20, May 5 |
Location | |
Location | Ryūō-cho, Shiga-ken |
Geographic coordinates | 35°3′53.5″N 136°7′40.5″E |
Architecture | |
Founder | c. Emperor Suinin |
Date established | c.29 BC to 70 AD |
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Official website | |
Glossary of Shinto |
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