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Imabari, Ehime Prefecture
At a Glance
The shrine was given the title Nihon Sochinju, meaning 'Protector Shrine of Japan,' reflecting its role as a guardian for the entire nation rather than just the local region.
This shrine holds roughly 40% of all armor and swords in Japan designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. Warriors from the Taira and Minamoto clans donated their weapons here before battle.
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The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place
What this place is believed to grant
3 structures on the grounds
Fascinating facts about this place
The shrine was given the title Nihon Sochinju, meaning 'Protector Shrine of Japan,' reflecting its role as a guardian for the entire nation rather than just the local region.
This shrine holds roughly 40% of all armor and swords in Japan designated as National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties. Warriors from the Taira and Minamoto clans donated their weapons here before battle.
Ōyamazumi, the god enshrined here, is considered the elder brother of Amaterasu (the sun goddess) and Susanoo, making this a shrine to one of Japan's most powerful mountain, sea, and war deities.
The shrine sits among ancient camphor trees that are between 2,600 and 3,000 years old, making them some of the oldest living trees in Japan.
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