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Kusatsu Shirane Shrine
群馬県
Guardian shrine of Kusatsu Onsen enshrining Yamato Takeru, where hot spring heritage meets tradition at the July festival
25 min by bus from JR Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi Station
538 Kusatsu, Kusatsu-machi, Agatsuma-gun, Gunma
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An ancient shrine serving as the guardian of Kusatsu Onsen, situated on a hill near the Yubatake hot spring field. The principal deity is Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, offering blessings of matchmaking, business prosperity, and travel safety. The grounds overlook the entire Kusatsu spa town with beautiful scenery in all seasons. The July festival is known as Kusatsu Onsen's largest summer festival, ado…
Shirane Jinja is the guardian shrine of Kusatsu Onsen, situated on a hill near the famous Yubatake hot spring field. Although the exact date of its founding is unknown, tradition holds that the shrine traces its origins to antiquity, with a legend connecting it to the legendary prince Yamato Takeru …
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "日本武尊"
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