Tenson Shrine
Shinto shrine in Shiga Prefecture, Japan
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The Tenson Shrine (天孫神社, Tenson Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Ōtsu, Shiga, Japan.
| The Tenson Shrine (天孫神社, Tenson Jinja) | |
|---|---|
Entrance to the shrine | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Location | |
  Shown within Japan | |
| Coordinates | 35.0057°N 135.867°E |
| Architecture | |
| Established | 782 |
 Glossary of Shinto | |
Enshrined gods
History
The Tenson Shrine was established in 782 and purified by Emperor Heizei in 806.
References
- Hieizan Rekishi no Sampomichi, Kodansha, 1995, ISBN 4-06-198105-6
- 天孫神社：由緒
External links
天孫神社 - The Tenson Shrine's official website (Japanese)
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