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Takekoma Shrine｜Complete guide to the history, highlights, and worsh...
Takekoma Shrine, located in Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, is one of the three most sacred shrines in Japan and has been worshipped for over a thousand years. It is said to have been founded by Ono Takamura in 842, and is an ancient shrine that enshrines three gods who protect food, clothing, and shelter. Approximately 1.5 million people visit the shrine each year, making...