NIPPON Kichi - 日本吉

2007/2/14

一言主神社 Hitokoto-nushi-jinjya Hitokotonushi Shrine

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Hitokotonushi Shrine is located on Mt Katsuragi in Gose, Nara Prefecture. The real name of the shrine is Katsuragi Niimasu Hitokotonushi Shrine. The god Hitokotonushi is enshrined here.

There is a legend that when an emperor climbed Mt Katsuragi, Hitokotonushi appeared and preached to the emperor. The emperor then offered items such as weapons and clothing to the god. The local people call the god Hitokoto-san because it is believed that the god can grant their wishes.

Within the shrine precincts stands a large gingko tree called Nyu-Gingko, which is some 1200 years old. There is a legend that this gingko brings good luck to children. It is also said it can improve a woman's milk.

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address
432 Moriwaki, Gose, Nara Prefecture, 639-2318
name
Hitokotonushi Shrine
phone
0745-66-0178




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