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Omiya Shrine

〒020-0866 岩手県盛岡市本宮大宮51

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Located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, this shrine is renowned for the Omiya Kagura and Taga Kagura traditional dances.

History

It is said that the shrine originated when Sakamoto Tamuramaru, by imperial decree of Emperor Kanmu during the Enryaku era, enshrined branch spirits from both the inner and outer shrines of Ise Jingu to protect the land he had conquered. During the Heian period, it served as a shrine to guard the demon gate (kimon) of Shibajuku, the northernmost fortress of Mutsu Province. In the Meiji era, it was renamed to its current title and designated as a Kotaijinja (prefectural shrine).

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What visitors say

The grounds are meticulously cleaned, creating a quiet and refreshing atmosphere. During the New Year season, visitors can enjoy free servings of amazake (sweet rice wine) and kamizake (sacred sake), and witness kagura dance performances at the shrine buildings. The monthly changing pop-up style Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) are highly popular for their high quality. There is parking within the shrine grounds, making it accessible by car.

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