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Kawaguchi Jinja

Chiba · Choshi · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 銚子 川口神社

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WHAT TO DOKawaguchi Jinja

A shrine guarding the mouth of the Tone river. The faith of a town of soy sauce and fishing.

WHEREChiba

Hokuso · Choshi

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Overview

A shrine guarding the mouth of the Tone river. The faith of a town of soy sauce and fishing.

About this place

Kawaguchi Shrine is a shrine in Choshi, Chiba. Its former shrine rank was village shrine.

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Key facts

Founded：935 (traditional) Blessings：Fishing, Safe sea voyages

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