Shiramine Shrine (Kyoto)
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Shiramine Shrine is a Shinto Shrine in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto.
The Shrine is dedicated to the veneration of the kami of Emperor Junnin and Emperor Sutoku. Annually in mid–September two Noh performances are held at the Shiramine Shrine in memory of Emperor Sutoku.
Shiramine is also home to the deity Seidai Myojin who is popularly known as the god of sports, and especially soccer.
The Shrine is dedicated to the veneration of the kami of Emperor Junnin and Emperor Sutoku. Annually in mid–September two Noh performances are held at the Shiramine Shrine in memory of Emperor Sutoku.
Shiramine is also home to the deity Seidai Myojin who is popularly known as the god of sports, and especially soccer.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiramine_Shrine
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 35°1'48"N 135°45'11"E
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- Kyoto Gosho (Imperial Palace) 1 km
- Kyōto Gyoen 1.2 km
- Kyoto State Guest House 1.3 km
- Kyoto Omiya Palace & Sento Imperial Palace ruin 1.5 km
- Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine 1.6 km
- Nijo Castle 1.9 km
- Honmaru Garden 1.9 km
- Ninomaru Garden 1.9 km
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