Overview
Wake Shrine stands in Wake Town, Wake District, Okayama Prefecture. It is enshrined on the land regarded as the birthplace of the Wake clan and of Wake no Kiyomaro, and is worshipped as the clan deity (ujigami) of the Wake family.
Highlights
- ●A shrine enshrining the Wake clan's tutelary deity
- ●Storied ground said to be the birthplace of Wake no Kiyomaro
- ●A history that includes the former kensha (prefectural shrine) rank
- ●The local story of Wake Town as the origin of the Wake clan
History
Formerly ranked as a kensha (prefectural shrine) under Japan's old shrine ranking system, Wake Shrine has been cherished locally as a site tied to the Wake clan. Because the land is considered the birthplace of Wake no Kiyomaro, the shrine carries on the story of the Wake clan's origins.
Access
The shrine is located in Wake Town, Wake District, Okayama Prefecture, and can be reached by car via the surrounding road network. It's a good idea to check your route before setting out.
Best season
As a shrine dedicated to a clan deity, it can be visited throughout the year, though timing a visit around seasonal events or festivals lets you experience the local devotion more fully.
Map
34.8203, 134.1757 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to Wake Shrine from central Wake Town
- 2Visit the shrine grounds and take in its ties to the Wake clan
- 3Explore with the tradition of Wake no Kiyomaro's birthplace in mind
- 4Take a stroll around the surrounding Wake Town area
Did you know?
💡 Wake Town, where the shrine stands, is regarded as the birthplace of the Wake clan, and together with the tradition that it is also Wake no Kiyomaro's birthplace, the shrine keeps that heritage alive today.
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