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鷹之島辨天閣

Japanese Name鷹之島辨天閣
Prefecture千葉県
City館山市
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityTakeda no Okami
Coordinates34.9903900, 139.8406699

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About this Shrine

Takeda-no-Okami Shrine, located in Inasa-cho, Minamisawa City, Chiba Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity of the god Takeda no Okami. The shrine is famous for its unique architecture and beautiful gardens. According to legend, the shrine was built on an old burial mound of a local samurai clan, the Takeda family. As such, it's also revered as a place where ancestors of the Takeda family reside.

Cultural Significance

This shrine is famous for its unique architectural style, which combines elements of both Heian and Kamakura periods. It's also notable for its many festivals throughout the year, including the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring.

Enshrined Deities

Takeda no Okami

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To fully appreciate the gardens, visit at dawn or dusk when they are most beautiful.

History

The shrine was built in 1554 during the Sengoku period and was a favorite haunts of the great daimyo (feudal lord), Tokugawa Ieyasu

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