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A Shrine with attractive modern architecture, and visited by many women and members of the entertainment industry.
This Akagi Shrine is said to have been established in 1300, as a spiritual branch of the Akagi Shrine situated at the foothills of Mount Akagi in Gunma prefecture.
The deities, “Iwatsutsuo-no-mikoto” who ward off evil, and “Akagihime-no-mikoto” who grants women’s wishes, are enshrined here.
Many women come to worship, as it is said to bring a fulfilled relationship, easy childbirth and matrimonial happiness.
The modern glass-encased Shinto shrine was rebuilt by Kuma Kengo, a renowned architect in 2010, and draws attention as a fashionable shrine.
There is a subordinate shrine within the grounds, Keisetsu-jinja, that enshrines a deity of academics and arts, which brought many people from the entertainment industry to pray for a drama series or movie hit.
Other subordinate shrines one can also visit include, Yatsumimi shrine, Shusse-Inari shrine and Tosho-gu. There is "Akagi Cafe" located next to the shrine's office, where one can rest after worshiping.
The Haiden
A Haiden with a modern architectural design
The shrine in spring
Great Torii Gate, Winter Scene
Komainu
Keisetsu-jinja
Beyond the Torii are, Yatsumimi shrine, Shusse Inari shrine and Tosho-gu
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
Yes.
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Is parking available?
Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
