Shrines and temples– tax –
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TRAVEL Ehime
Yuge shrine
This historic shrine in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture, has long been worshipped as a local guardian deity. The main deity is Yumikazumi-no-mikoto, known as the patron deity of archery and martial arts, and is also revered as a deity of peace and prosperity for the community. In the center of Yumigake Pond, which surrounds the shrine, there is a covered drum bridge over which visitors cross to visit the shrine. The entire grounds of the shrine are considered as a scenic spot, with beautiful natural scenery throughout the four seasons, attracting many visitors and tourists, especially during the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons. It continues to be loved by local people as a place with a quiet atmosphere and deep history. -
TRAVEL Ehime
Kamo shrine
This historic shrine is located in Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture, and is well known to the local people. It was founded long ago and is revered as a local guardian deity. There is a spring that was chosen as the “most delicious water” in a national water-tasting contest, and the spring is known as "God's water". The grounds of the shrine are surrounded by nature in each of the four seasons, which especially attracts visitors during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons. The main deities are those responsible for agricultural and commercial prosperity, and the shrine attracts many worshippers as an entity that supports the lives and development of the local people.