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Koshiō Shrine

Coordinates: 39°44′10″N 140°04′59″E / 39.7362°N 140.0831°E / 39.7362; 140.0831
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Koshiō Shrine
古四王神社
Religion
AffiliationShinto
PrefectureAkita Prefecture
DeityŌhiko no Mikoto, Takemikazuchi
FestivalMay 8
TypeKokuhei Shōsha, Beppyo
Location
Location1 Chome-5-55 Terauchikozakura, Akita, 011-0909
PrefectureAkita Prefecture
Architecture
Date established658; 1366 years ago (658)
Glossary of Shinto

Koshiō Shrine (古四王神社, Koshiō jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Akita, Akita Prefecture, Japan. It enshrines the kami of Ōhiko no mikoto (大彦命) and Takemikazuchi no mikoto (武甕槌命). Its annual festival takes place on May 8. According to legend, was established in 658.

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39°44′10″N 140°04′59″E / 39.7362°N 140.0831°E / 39.7362; 140.0831