Kōra taisha

Kōra Taisha in Kurume

Kōra taisha (高良大社) is a Shinto shrine in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

History

Kōra was founded in the fifth century. The shrine is mentioned in the Engishiki and was one of the most important shrines in Chikugo Province.[1][2]

Buildings

The torii of 1654 and the honden, haiden, and heiden of 1661 have been designated Important Cultural Properties.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Kōra Taisha - history". Kōra Taisha. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  2. ↑ "Kora Taisha Shrine". Kurume Convention. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  3. ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  4. ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 March 2011.

External links

(Japanese) Kōra Taisha homepage

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Coordinates: 33°18′5.83″N 130°33′57.28″E / 33.3016194°N 130.5659111°E / 33.3016194; 130.5659111

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