Kōra taisha

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Kōra taisha (高良大社)
Kurume kourataisha.jpg
Kōra Taisha in Kurume
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
Kōra taisha is located in Japan
Kōra taisha
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates33°18′5.83″N 130°33′57.28″E / 33.3016194°N 130.5659111°E / 33.3016194; 130.5659111Coordinates: 33°18′5.83″N 130°33′57.28″E / 33.3016194°N 130.5659111°E / 33.3016194; 130.5659111
Icon of Shinto.svg Glossary of Shinto

Kōra taisha (高良大社) is a Shinto shrine in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

History[]

Kōra was founded in the fifth century. The shrine is mentioned in the Engishiki and was one of the most important shrines in Chikugo Province.[1][2]

Buildings[]

The torii of 1654 and the honden, haiden, and heiden of 1661 have been designated Important Cultural Properties.[3][4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Kōra Taisha - history". Kōra Taisha. Archived from the original on 13 October 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  2. ^ "Kora Taisha Shrine". Kurume Convention. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  3. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  4. ^ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 March 2011.

External links[]

(in Japanese) Kōra Taisha homepage


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