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Iwatsurugi Shrine

岩剣神社

Iwatsurugi Jinja

Kagoshima

A Shinto shrine located in Kagoshima Prefecture, distinguished by its name which combines 'iwa' (rock) and 'tsurugi' (sword), suggesting possible connections to sacred stones or legendary weapons in Japanese mythology.

Religion
shinto
Coordinates
31.7077895, 130.5998139

Visitor tip

Look for any distinctive rock formations or stone monuments on the shrine grounds that may relate to the shrine's name meaning 'rock sword'.

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