Tsukiyomi Shrine (Kyoto)
Shinto Shrine in Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tsukiyomi Shrine (月読神社, Tsukiyomi jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. It was named as a Myōjin Taisha (名神大社, lit "Great shrine for notable god") in the ancient Japanese religious book Engishiki. Tsukiyomi Shrine is one of the "Matsuo Seven Shrines" (松尾七社), and a subsidiary shrine of Matsunoo Taisha 400 meters to the north. Its annual festival is on October 3.
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Tsukiyomi Shrine | |
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月読神社 | |
Worship hall (front) and the main hall (back left) | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Shintoism |
Deity | Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto |
Festival | October 3 |
Location | |
Location | 15 Yamazoe-cho, Matsumuro, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City , Kyoto Prefecture |
Geographic coordinates | 34°59′48″N 135°41′10″E |
Architecture | |
Style | streamlined roof style |
Date established | 487, 3rd year of Emperor Kenzō |
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