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A shrine in Tenkawa, first among Japan's three great Benzaiten shrines, revered in the performing arts.
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A shrine in Tenkawa Village, Yoshino District. Also called Tenkawa Dai Benzaiten Shrine, it is regarded as the foremost of Japan's three great Benzaiten shrines and the Omine Hongu, and is also known as a god of the performing arts. Many materials related to Noh are preserved, and Noh performances are dedicated at the July annual festival and the spring and autumn festivals. Admission is free.
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