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横倉宮

Kochi

Enshrines the spirit of Emperor Gotoba, who was exiled to the Oki Islands in 1221 and later deified for his literary accomplishments and tragic fate. Visitors come to pray for success in poetry, calligraphy, and academic pursuits, as the emperor was renowned for his waka poetry and cultural patronage. The shrine serves as a place of remembrance for imperial history and offers spiritual guidance for those seeking artistic inspiration and scholarly achievement.

Religion
shinto
Coordinates
33.5348801, 133.2027558

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