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Inaba Jinja

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Japanese name: 伊奈波神社

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WHAT TO DOInaba Jinja

An old shrine at the foot of Mount Inaba. It is said to have been moved to its present site in 1539 when Saito Dosan built Inabayama Castle.

WHEREGifu

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An old shrine at the foot of Mount Inaba. It is said to have been moved to its present site in 1539 when Saito Dosan built Inabayama Castle.

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Inaba Shrine (伊奈波神社, Inaba Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located at the base of Mount Kinka in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Originally, its name was written 稲葉神社, which is pronounced the same way. It is the main shrine that is celebrated by the city of Gifu in its annual Gifu Festival on the first Saturday of each April. Because of its size, it is a popular spot for hatsumōde and Shichi-Go-San.

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Founded:85 BC (traditional) Blessings:Warding off evil, Good fortune

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