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Izanagi Jingu(伊弉諾神宮)

いざなぎじんぐう Izanagi Jingu

Izanagi Jingu(伊弉諾神宮)

Photo: Saigen Jiro / CC0 / Source

Held to be where Izanagi finally came to rest in the myth of the creation of the islands. It claims to be the oldest shrine in Japan.

TypeShrine
City / townAwaji
FoundedUnknown (ancient)
Said to bringMatchmaking / Warding off misfortune
Area in the prefectureAwaji

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