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First shrine of Chikugo Province. One of the largest shrine buildings in Kyushu stands on the hillside.
About this place
Kōra Taisha (高良大社, Kōra-taisha) is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Kōra of the city of Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Chikugo Province as well as its sōja shrine. The shrine's main festival is held annually on 9 October. It was also known as the Kōra Tamatare no mikoto Jinja (高良玉垂命神社) or the Kōra Tamatare no miya (高良玉垂宮)
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded：400 (traditional) Shrine rank：Ichinomiya of Chikugo Province Designation：Important Cultural Property Blessings：Warding off evil, Longevity
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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