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Tokushima

Takeda no Okuninushi Shinto Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in the Matsuyama city of Tokushima Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built in 711 AD during the Nara period and is dedicated to Takeda no Okuninushi, the god of agriculture and fertility. Visitors can explore the shrine's main hall, which features an impressive wooden structure adorned with vermilion accents, as well as its beautiful gardens and walking paths.

宗教
shinto
祭神
Takeda no Okuninushi
祀られている神
Takeda no Okuninushi, Other kami associated with agriculture and fertility in Tokushima region
座標
34.0743093, 134.5429945

参拝のヒント

To fully appreciate the shrine's architecture, visitors should consider visiting during cherry blossom season, when the surrounding gardens are particularly vibrant.

文化的背景

This shrine is dedicated to Takeda no Okuninushi, the god of agriculture and fertility. The shrine is also known for its connection to local folklore, featuring a legend about a hero who defeated the dragon that was threatening the local population.

歴史

It was rebuilt after a fire in 1889.

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