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Exploring Japanese Landmarks in Nishiki-e and Photographs

Ikuta Shrine

A shrine located in Kobe, Hyogo. The origin of the shrine is described in Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) and it has a long history. It is said that the current name of the area, "Kobe", is derived from "Kanbe", which was the territory of Ikuta Shrine. It is known as a shrine to the deity of marriage.

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神戸附近名勝写真帖

神戸生田神社