Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui
Takako SakamotoKehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, has watched over the lives of the local people since the 8th century. It has the third tallest wooden torii gate in Japan.
Kehi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, it was a national shrine of the 1st rank, and the ichinomiya of Echizen Province. Its main festival is held annually on September 4. Wikipedia
Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, has watched over the lives of the local people since the 8th century. It has the third tallest wooden torii gate in Japan.
Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, is the icon of the city. It has been called 'Kei-san, and loved by local people for centuries.
On the grounds of Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, there are 14 or more smaller shrines. They are well-maintained and some have independent torii gates.
Eishoji Temple (Tsuruga, Fukui) is the family temple of the famous Japanese samurai from Sengoku period, Otani Yoshitsugu. He died in the Battle of Sekigahara.
Kanegasaki Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, enshrines two tragic princes of the Southern Court, but it is now renowned as a 'Power Spot of Love'.
In Tsuruga, Fukui, two major battles were fought; in 1337 between Ashikaga and Nitta Armies, and 1570 between Oda Nobunaga and Echizen Asakura Army