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Aekuni Shrine

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Aekuni Shrine(敢國神社) is the 1st shrine of Iga. It was enshrined in 658. This shrine appears in Nihonshoki the oldest record in Japan. It enshrines Ohikonomikoto the 4 great generals in Japanese myth. Legend said Iga was built by the descendant of the general.

Visitor's Info.
There are parking and restroom.

Access
0. at Uenoshi Station.
1. use a local bus to Aekunijinja.


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Aekuni Shrine
Enshrines: Ohikonomikoto, Sukunahikonomikoto and Kanayamahimenomikoto.
Aekuni Shrine is the 1st shrine of Iga located in Iga, Mie Prefecture. It was established in 658. This shrine was used to be the meeting place for all heads of Iga Ninja. The Kuroshozoku, the black ninja suits, was used to be the festival custume that only Hattori Family can wear. The festival is called Kurodon Matsuri, the black group festival.