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Thatched roofs over Momoyama polychromy - the southernmost shrine buildings designated National Treasure.
About this place
Aoi Aso Shrine (青井阿蘇神社, Aoi Aso Jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is colloquially known as Aoi-san (青井さん). It was originally established as a prefectural shrine, but is currently designated as a national shrine (別表神社, Beppyo Jinja). Five of the structures within the shrine are listed as National Treasures of Japan. During the 2020 Kyushu floods the shrine was flooded, but only parts of the bridge were destroyed. No significant damage to the National treasures of Japan were reported.
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Founded / opened：1610 Highlights / collection：National Treasure five shrine buildings, Thatch and Momoyama colouring Genre：Architecture, Sculpture
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