Location: Hamamatsu
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Hamamatsu (浜松市, Hamamatsu-shi, lit. "Coast Pine Tree") is a city located in western Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
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1. Akihasan Hongu Akiha-jinja Shrine
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Akihasan Hongu Akiha-jinja Shrine pays tribute to the famous Akihasan, which is said to be one of the most sacred mountains in the Tokai region. It was founded in Wado 2 (709 AD). In the Middle Ages, it was called "Akiha Daigongen" (God of Fire) and was widely known throughout the country as a highly virtuous god. It was given the highest rank as a god by the Imperial Court. Many great swords were also donated to the shrine by famous warlords. Furthermore, during the Edo period, Akihakou (Group for worshiping Mt. Akiha) was formed all over the country, and the main road was crowded with worshipers. Even today, rituals are performed in traditional ways and are respected throughout the country. (Prayer reception is from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm) (All day worship and prayer are possible from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day)
2. Akiha Kaido
3. Toshogu
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Motoshiro-cho Toshogu Shrine was founded in the ruins of Hikuma Castle in 1891. Hikuma Castle is the place where Ieyasu Tokugawa entered Hamamatsu and built the Hamamatsu Castle at its current position. It was once visited by Hideyoshi Toyotomi and led two warlords to the world. Today, it is called "Shusse Shrine (Temple of Success)" and is visited by many worshipers.
