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Lake Sagami Benten Island
神奈川県
Benten Island floating on Lake Sagami — a sacred site of water deity worship on the reservoir created by the 1965 dam
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1200
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Shrine
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Yose, Midori Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
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Shrine
Founded 1200
826 years
Overview
Lake Sagami Benten Island is a temple, shrine, or historic site conveying Sagamihara's history and faith. Located in a place surrounded by the rich nature and history of the Sagami River basin. Beloved by local people, worshippers visit throughout the year. Sagamihara sits at the border of Musashi and Sagami provinces where both cultures intersect. The grounds are wrapped in a quiet environment wi…
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Origins
Lake Sagami Benten Island is an important presence that has walked alongside regional history. Sagamihara is a historically inhabited region from ancient times. The Sagami River's water blessings have supported regional development. In the medieval period, Sagami warriors were active and religious c…
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