Mefu Shrine
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| Mefu Jinja (売布神社) | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
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  Shown within Japan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°49′02″N 135°21′30″E / 34.81722°N 135.35833°E |
 Glossary of Shinto | |
Mefu Jinja (売布神社, Mefu-jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Takarazuka, Hyōgo, Japan established in 610.
History
[edit]It is one of the shrines mentioned in the Engishiki, which was written in 8th century, and the official history of the shrine says that it was founded in 610.
The area around this shrine was ruled by the Mononobe clan, and it was originally a shrine to worship their ancestors.
Objects for Worship
[edit]The principal objects of worship (shintai) at the shrine are Shitateruhime and Ame no Wakahiko. The two gods are understood as a wife and husband.
Access
[edit]The entrance station to this shrine is the Mefu-jinja Station on the Hankyu Takarazuka Line.
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