Koyasan Heiwa-ji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is actually a Shinto shrine located in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. However the information was not found on the actual shrine. Instead I found that the Hachinohe Shrine also referred to as Aya-no-Hiroba Shrine which is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and is considered one of Japan's oldest shrines. The shrine is famous for its historic beauty and the remains of an ancient shrine that date back to the Jomon period (10,000 - 300 BCE).
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
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- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu
- Coordinates
- 38.7655669, 140.9122518
Visitor tip
Visit during cherry blossom season (late March to early April) to see the beautiful sakura trees surrounding the shrine.
Cultural notes
The Hachinohe Shrine is famous for its unique 'Aya-no-Hiroba' layout, which features a rectangular area where offerings are made. The shrine is also known for its historic beauty and is considered one of Japan's oldest shrines.
Historical note
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