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A religious city of 6,000 lodgings, now under moss - only the stone paths still run through the forest. A National Historic Site.
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Heisenji Hakusan Shrine (平泉寺白山神社, Heisenji Hakusan jinja) is a Shinto shrine in the city of Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, it was a prefectural shrine of Fukui Prefecture. Noted for its mossy gardens, the shrine gardens were designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty (名勝) in 1930 and a National Historic Site of Japan in 1935. Its main festival is held annually on April 20. The area of the shrine is within the boundaries of Hakusan National Park.
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Founded / opened：717 (traditional) Highlights / collection：Moss everywhere, Medieval stone pavement and priests' residence ruins Genre：Architecture, Outdoor art and land art
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