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Held to be the oldest shrine in Kumamoto. Its approach runs about 500 metres.
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Kengun Shrine (健軍神社) is the oldest traditional shrine in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the 4 shrines of Aso Shrine group (Aso Shrine, Kohsa Shrine and Kohnoura Shrine).
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Founded：558 (traditional) Blessings：Victory luck, Warding off evil
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