Futako Shrine

Coordinates: 35°36′31″N 139°37′17″E / 35.6087°N 139.6214°E / 35.6087; 139.6214
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Futako Shrine
二子神社
Website
http://www.mizonokuchijinjya.org/kenmu.html

Futako shrine (二子神社, Futako jinja), located in Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, is a Shinto shrine in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1641 and was called "Shinmeisha". It was renamed "Futako Shrine" in the Meiji Era, after the area in which it is located.

Features

It is known for the "Kanoko Monument" sculpture next to the shrine. The sculpture was made by the artist Tarō Okamoto, who was born locally. The sculpture is dedicated to the artist's mother, Kanoko Okamoto.

Gallery

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35°36′31″N 139°37′17″E / 35.6087°N 139.6214°E / 35.6087; 139.6214