Shingu Kumano Shrine

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Founded in the Heian period, the symbol of this shrine is the "Nagatoko" worship hall, featuring 44 thick pillars standing in orderly rows. Its open structure without walls embodies the aesthetics of ancient Japanese architecture. The grounds host a giant ginkgo tree over 800 years old; in autumn, its leaves turn golden, creating a breathtaking "golden carpet" that covers the ground. In a silence where time seems to stand still, you can feel the weight of history and the subtle transition of the seasons.

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新宮熊野神社長床ライトアップ（喜多方市）

新宮熊野神社長床ライトアップ（喜多方市）

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新宮熊野神社長床 （喜多方市）

新宮熊野神社長床 （喜多方市）

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Shingu Kumano Shrine

Address
2258 Shingu Kumano, Keitoku Town, Kitakata City, Fukushima
Website
http://www.kitakata-kanko.jp/category/detail.php?id=60
Operator
Kitakata Tourism and Local Products Association

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