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  • (Takekoma Jinja)
  • Name
    Takekoma Shrine
  • Location
    1-1 Inari-cho, Iwanuma-shi
  • Description
    One of Japan's three major Inari shrines, Takamura Ono is believed to have founded this shrine and a new shrine pavilion was built in September 1993. There is a horse museum and monument with Matsuo Basho poems inscribed found in the shrine. Especially notable is Hatsumoude, the New Year's visit to the shrine. And the annual Hatsuuma-taisai-lasting seven days from the first Uma-no-hi in the lunar month of February by the Oriental Zodiac-sees the shrine packed with many visitors from both inside and outside the prefecture.
  • Divine grace
    Charms for industrial development, successful harvests, business success, water safety, easy child delivery, ridding oneself of bad luck, good fortune, and fulfillment of wishes
  • Time of establishment
    842
  • Owner
    Takekoma Shrine, Religious corporation
  • Required time
    30 minutes
  • Visiting Hours
    6:00 - 18:00
  • Open day
    At any time
  • Reservationyen, etc.
    Not required
  • Handicapped-Accessible
    Wheelchair Rental
  • Access
    Iwanuma Station on the Tohoku Line or the Joban Line/20 minutes on foot; Iwanuma Interchange of the Sendai East Road/10 minutes by car
  • Parking
    Available (50 spaces for large cars, 300 spaces for regular cars)
  • Inquiries
    Takekoma Shrine 0223-22-2101 (Fax: 0223-22-3879)

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