Haruna Shrine
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Haruna Shrine(榛名神社 (Haruna Jinja?)) is a Shinto shrine located in Takasaki City of Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Mount Haruna, the mountain where the shrine is located, is one of the "Three Mountains of Jōmō" and the shrine has a close relationship with the shrines of the other two mountains, Mount Akagi and Mount Myōgi. The shrine is located at 36°27'31"N, 138°51'08"E.
[edit] History
Haruna Shrine was founded in 586 C.E., the first year of the reign of Emperor Yōmei. During the 14th century C.E. it became affiliated with Ueno's Kan'ei-ji. During the Meiji era separation of Buddhism and Shinto the Buddhist colors were discontinued and the original Haruna Shrine was restored.
[edit] References
- Haruna Shrine (Japanese Only)
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