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Kikko Jinja

Yamaguchi · Iwakuni · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 吉香神社

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Kikko Jinja
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WHAT TO DOKikko Jinja

It enshrines the Kikkawa, lords of the Iwakuni domain, at the foot of Kintaikyo.

WHEREYamaguchi

East · Iwakuni

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It enshrines the Kikkawa, lords of the Iwakuni domain, at the foot of Kintaikyo.

About this place

Kikko Shrine is a shrine in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It stands within Kikko Park and enshrines the spirits of successive Kikkawa family lords of the Iwakuni domain. The shrine buildings are designated National Important Cultural Properties. Its name changed over time: Reisha Daimyojin, Omiyama Myojin, Gochinza Myojin, Nyuwa Myojin, Ko Myojin. In 1710 (Hoei 7), it received a title from Yoshida Kaneyuki, head of the Jingi Kanryo, and became Hosui Daimyojin, and in 1744 (Enkyo 1), it again received a title from the Jingikan and became Chiko Daimyojin. In 1873 (Meiji 6) it was renamed Kikko Shrine.

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Founded:1728 Designation:Important Cultural Property Blessings:Victory luck

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