Sakurai Shrine (Sakai)

Sakurai Shrine
桜井神社
Worship Hall (National Treasure)
Religion
AffiliationShinto
DeityEmperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū
FestivalFirst Sunday of October
TypeFormer Ken-sha
Location
Location645 Katakura, Minami Ward, Sakai, Osaka 590-0121
Country Japan
Glossary of Shinto

Sakurai Shrine (桜井神社, Sakurai jinja, also 櫻井神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It was founded at an unknown date and holds its annual festival on the first Sunday in October. It enshrines Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai, and Empress Jingū as kami. The oratory (拝殿, haiden) is designated as the only Japanese National Treasure in Sakai City.[1][2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Temples & Shrines". www.city.sakai.lg.jp. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  2. ^ "Sakurai Shrine". OSAKA INFO. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
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