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建部大社本殿

Shiga

Buildings at Omi-Juku, a post town on the Edo period route from Kyoto to Odawara, were renovated in 1881 and rebuilt in 2010. The current main hall was reconstructed in 2009. The shrine is located near the Ise River and is famous for its ancient cedars and old trees.

Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Koshimune
Kami enshrined
Koshimune
Coordinates
34.9736507, 135.9134682

Visitor tip

Bring water to hydrate, as it can get very hot walking around the site.

Cultural notes

This shrine is dedicated to the deity of building and road construction, Koshimune. It is also famous for its ancient cedars and old trees.

Historical note

The shrine was built in 1555 during the Momoyama period.

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