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Nogi Shrine (Owl)
An Engishiki-listed ancient shrine famous nationwide as the Owl Shrine, where owls nest annually in a great zelkova tree
創建
400 年
種別
神社
Access
15 min walk from JR Nogi Station
2404 Nogi, Nogi-machi, Shimotsuga-gun, Tochigi
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Shrine
Founded 400
1626 years
Enshrined Deity
莵道稚郎子命
概要
Nogi Shrine in Nogi Town is famous as a shrine where nationally protected owls nest. The principal deity Ujinowaki-Iratsuko-no-Mikoto is a prince of Emperor Nintoku, making it a prestigious ancient shrine. Owls nest annually in a hollow of a great zelkova tree on the grounds, earning the nickname Owl Shrine. During breeding season, owl chicks peeking out can be observed, attracting birdwatchers fr…
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Nogi Shrine was founded in Emperor Nintoku's era (c. 4th century), an ancient shrine of Shimotsuke. The principal deity Ujinowaki-Iratsuko is Nintoku's younger brother, known for the noble tale of yielding the throne to his elder brother. A shikinaisha listed in the Engishiki, revered as the guardia…
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Minamoto no Yoritomo
First Shogun of Kamakura
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Nogi Shrine was an ancient shrine where warriors of Shimotsuke Province prayed for victory when rallying to Yoritomo's uprising. It served as a center of faith for northern Kanto retainers as Yoritomo's influence spread.
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