Sayotsuhime Shrine
This ancient shrine is dedicated to Sayotsuhime no Mikoto, the goddess of agriculture, and is located in the dense forest of the northern Sayo Plain. The shrine holds an annual autumn festival on October 30th, which attracts a large number of worshippers.
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- Address
- 284 Honiden,Sayo Town
- Related web sites
- http://34cho.com/kankou/sayohimejinja/
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