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Takamatsu Jinja Shrine
千葉県
An ancient shrine said to have been founded in the Enryaku era with ties to Yamato Takeru, watching over Tomisato's watermelon country from the hilltop
20 min by bus from JR Narita Station
82 Takamatsu, Tomisato, Chiba
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An ancient shrine in the Takamatsu district of Tomisato, enshrining Yamato Takeru no Mikoto as its principal deity.
The grounds surrounded by the rich nature of the Shimosa plateau are enveloped in a serene atmosphere.
Tomisato is famous for watermelon production, and the shrine is also revered as a guardian of agriculture.
The main hall dates from the late Edo period, showing a rustic yet dignifi…
The founding of Takamatsu Shrine is traditionally dated to around 800 CE, during the Enryaku era, with origins said to be connected to the legendary eastern campaigns of Yamato Takeru no Mikoto. Enshrined on the Shimosa plateau in the Takamatsu district, the shrine has long been venerated as the tut…
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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