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Karatsu Jinja (Karatsu Shrine)
〒847-0013 佐賀県唐津市南城内３−１３
This shrine originated from gratitude for the protection of Empress Jingu and is also known as a place of prayer for successive feudal lords.
Enshrined deities
The Three Sumiyoshi Deities, Takaokami-no-Kami (dragon deity of water)
History
神功皇后が三韓征討の守護を感謝して鏡を奉じたのが始まりである。天平勝宝７年に領主神田宗次が神鏡を得て「唐津大明神」の号を賜り、文治２年に神田広がが社殿を造営した。慶長７年に寺沢氏が社殿を再建して以来、歴代藩主の祈願所となった。
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What visitors say
Located in the downtown area of Karatsu City, this shrine features an impressive large white torii gate. It is well-known as the main shrine for Karatsu's largest festival, the 'Karatsu Kunchi', attracting many tourists during the autumn grand festival. The grounds are flat and easy to navigate for worship, and there is a free parking lot exclusively for visitors located next to the shrine.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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