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Yabu Shrine
〒667-0112 兵庫県養父市養父市場840
Known as 'Yabu no Meijin-san', this shrine in Yabu City, Hyogo Prefecture, is renowned as a deity of agriculture.
History
It is said to have been founded in the 30th year of Emperor Suinin's reign. Its name appears in the 'Tajima National Tax Ledger' from the 9th year of Tenpyo (737 CE). In the 12th year of Kajo (845 CE), it was granted the court rank of Junior Fifth Rank, Lower Grade, and by the 16th year of Jogan (874 CE), it had risen to Senior Fifth Rank, Upper Grade. During the Edo period, Mizutani-san Fugen-ji Temple served as its attendant temple (Betto-ji).
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What visitors say
Famous as a spot for autumn leaves, especially beautiful around November. A distinctive feature is the presence of komainu (shrine guardian dogs), including komori (wolf guardians). Parking includes gravel lots and paid parking accessible for those with mobility impairments. Local vendors sometimes operate food stalls and souvenir shops within the precincts.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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