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Nunakuma Jinja

Hiroshima · Fukuyama · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 鞆の浦 沼名前神社

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Nunakuma Jinja
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WHAT TO DONunakuma Jinja

Its Noh stage is a demountable one tied to Hideyoshi, and an Important Cultural Property. The tutelary shrine of a port where ships waited for the tide.

WHEREHiroshima

Bingo · Fukuyama

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Its Noh stage is a demountable one tied to Hideyoshi, and an Important Cultural Property. The tutelary shrine of a port where ships waited for the tide.

About this place

Nunakuma Shrine is a shrine in Atochi, Tomocho, Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a shrine listed in the Engishiki; its former shrine rank was Kokuhei Shosha (national small shrine), and it is now a Beppyo shrine of the Association of Shinto Shrines. Alongside the alternative name 'Tomo Giongu', it is popularly called 'Gion-san' and 'Ogyon-san'. The enshrined deities are the following two. Oowatatsumi no Mikoto - the deity of the former Watamori Shrine. Susanoo no Mikoto - the deity of the former Tomo Giongu.

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Founded:Unknown (ancient) Designation:Important Cultural Property Blessings:Safe sea voyages

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