Baba Tsutsukowake Shrine

Overview

Baba Tsutsukowake Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tanagura town, Higashishirakawa district, Fukushima Prefecture. Tsutsukowake Shrine (also written Tsutsukowake Jinja) refers chiefly to two shrines of the same name, each identified as a candidate shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) of Shirakawa district in former Mutsu Province and counted as ichinomiya of Mutsu Province.

Highlights

• ●Its standing as one of the ichinomiya of former Mutsu Province
• ●Its history as a candidate shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) of Shirakawa district in Mutsu Province
• ●Its alternative names such as Chikatsu Myojin and Baba Myojin
• ●Shrine treasures and the main hall designated as Important Cultural Properties

History

Tsutsukowake Shrine (also written Tsutsukowake Jinja) is a shrine in Tanagura town, Higashishirakawa district, Fukushima Prefecture, and there are chiefly two shrines of the same name. Each is regarded as a candidate shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) of Shirakawa district in former Mutsu Province and has been counted as the ichinomiya of Mutsu Province. It is also known by alternative names such as Chikatsu Myojin and Baba Myojin.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Head to the precinct of Baba Tsutsukowake Shrine in Tanagura town
2. 2View the shrine buildings, including the main hall
3. 3Note the history as ichinomiya of Mutsu Province
4. 4Learn about the shrine treasures designated Important Cultural Properties

Did you know?

💡 The shrine is regarded as a candidate shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) of Shirakawa district in former Mutsu Province and is counted as ichinomiya of Mutsu Province.

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