Tōzan Shrine
Tōzan Shrine | |
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![]() A porcelain torii archway | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
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Geographic coordinates | 33°11′19.9″N 129°53′57.9″E / 33.188861°N 129.899417°ECoordinates: 33°11′19.9″N 129°53′57.9″E / 33.188861°N 129.899417°E |
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A komainu is made of porcelain
The Sueyama Shrine (陶山神社) is located in Arita Town, Nishimatsuura District, Saga Prefecture. Sueyama Shrine has a porcelain archway and other items of porcelain which, at other shrines, are usually made of stone. This shrine was and still is particularly revered by Arita’s ceramists.
History[]
It is dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, Nabeshima Naoshige, and Yi Sam-pyeong. It was founded in 1658.
The torii (a Shinto shrine archway), built in 1888, had been designated Tangible Cultural Properties on April 28, 2000.
Yi Sam-pyeong Monument[]
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The view of Arita Town from Yi Sam-pyeong Monument.
The Yi Sam-pyeong Monument was built in 1917 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Arita's porcelain. It is on a hill, from which one can view Arita town.
External links[]
- Sueyama Shrine Website (in Japanese)
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Categories:
- Shinto shrines in Saga Prefecture
- Hachiman shrines
- Religious buildings and structures completed in 1658