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飛羅岐神社

Japanese Name飛羅岐神社
PrefectureTokushima
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityTsurugi no Kami
Coordinates34.0912287, 133.7044692

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About this Shrine

Tsurugi Misaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Tsurugi Misaki, a small cape in the Kii Peninsula of Tokushima Prefecture. Dedicated to the god of wind and storms, Tsurugi no Kami, this shrine is known for its unique architectural style blending traditional Japanese design with elements of ancient Greek architecture. The shrine's main hall features a distinctive pediment adorned with sculptures of mythical creatures inspired by Japanese folklore.

Cultural Significance

As a coastal shrine, Tsurugi Misaki Shrine is connected to the mythology of the wind god, Tsurugi no Kami, who was said to have created the Kii Peninsula. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in September to honor the kami and celebrate the changing of the seasons.

Enshrined Deities

Wind God Storm God

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To fully appreciate the shrine's architecture, visit at sunset when the setting sun casts a warm glow on the main hall's pediment.

History

The shrine was originally built in the Heian period (794-1185 CE) and rebuilt after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

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