Birthplace of the Unno and Sanada Clans (Shiratori Shrine)
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Ancient shrine where the white bird legend of Yamato Takeru remains, birthplace of the Unno clan, ancestors of the Sanada
Shiratori Shrine in Tomi City is an ancient shrine rooted in the birthplace of the Unno and Sanada clans. It was founded on land where the soul of Yamato Takeru is said to have descended in the form of a white bird, and it is regarded as one of the spiritual origins of the warrior clans of Shinano. The Unno clan, distant ancestors of the Sanada, built their power base here in Shinano Province, mak…
Shiratori Shrine in Tomi City (Honkai-no, Unno) is said to have been founded in antiquity based on the legend that the soul of Yamato Takeru descended here in the form of a white bird. The white bird legend of Yamato Takeru's return from the eastern campaign is passed down in various places in Shina…
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