宇佐神宮
alternative words: Usajingu Shrine, Usa-jingu, Usa Jingu
keywords:
kyushu
,
shrine
related topics:
Oita Prefecture
,
Hachimangu Shrine
related web sites:
http://www.oec-net.or.jp/~usa-city/
explanation: It is one of the oldest shrines because the ancient book of Japanese history, Nihonshoki already mentions it: the first Emperor, Jinmu stayed there to rest for 1 year before invading Kinki region. The shrine worships Japanese 15th Emperor, Ojin and is very influential because it owns many child shrines all over Japan, Hachimangu Shrine at Kamakura City being the most famous one.
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