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CJ Kawashima City

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  1. Six temples and shrines of Kawashima

    Kitsunebi
    Scattered around in the area of Kawashima City there are six famous temples and shrines.

    Ishidera 石寺, the Rock Temple:
    This temple can be found close to Hirodani Town, north-west of Kawashima. The historic main building has been built on a sacred rock.
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    Kamijinja 神社, Island of the Gods:
    This shrine is partly situated on a sacred island east of Kawashima City, close to Oshima village. It is one of the most important places of worship and pilgrimage in the region.
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    The sacred island is reached over a small wooden bridge and you enter through an ancient stone gate:
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    Harujinja 春神社, the Spring Shrine:
    Most of the year you can experience different blooming trees, which makes it seem as there is an everlasting spring. The shrine is nearby Awazu village.
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    Kawadera 川寺, the River Temple:
    This temple is in the town of Midoridani on a sharp river bend that forms a peninsula.
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    Mizūmijinja 湖神社, the Lake Shrine:
    Situated in the wide valley of Hirodani in a village called Takada.
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    And finally Hanadera 花寺, the Flower Temple:
    It's not hard to guess where the name came from ;) the closest village is Hanamura.
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    All the places have been named in precious updates. I hope you like this update :D
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