Overview
Around forty percent of all Japan's designated National Treasure and Important Cultural Property armour is in this one shrine, dedicated by sea warriors after each victory.
About this place
Ōyamazumi Shrine (大山祇神社, Ōyamazumi-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located on the island of Ōmishima in the Seto Inland Sea. Administratively, it is part of the city of Imabari, Ehime Prefecture. It was the ichinomiya shrine of former Iyo Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on the April 22 by the lunar calendar.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded / opened：1322 Highlights / collection：80% of arms and armor designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, Armor dedicated by Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Oldest great armor in Japan Genre：Metalwork, Textiles and dyeing, Antique art and Buddhist art
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