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Wajishimo Shrine (Kamijidomiya)

天理市櫟本町2490

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This shrine is a small shrine listed in the Engishiki (a 10th-century codex), situated at the intersection of the Ryuda-do and Kamitsudo, which are ancient roads. Its three-bay structure, built during the Momoyama period, is designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Enshrined deities

Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Okuninushi-no-Okami, Kushinadahime

History

This shrine enshrines the ancestral deity of the Momoi clan, a branch of the Wajishimo clan. It is believed that its original deity was Amatasuko-kuniochi-nushi, the ancestral deity of the Wajishimo clan. During the medieval period, it was known as Momoi-jinja (Momoi Shrine), and from the Northern and Southern Courts period onward, it was frequently used as a military camp.

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What visitors say

Located a short distance from the national highway, this is a large-scale shrine with a long approach path. The grounds feature an ancient tomb cluster and a statue of an ox, allowing for a quiet and serene visit. Goshuin (a shrine's calligraphic seal stamp) can be obtained on-site or by mail order. The parking lot is well-maintained, though it can be difficult to find, and there are nearby shops selling beans and other local products.

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