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Mikasa Shrine
Mikasa Shrine, dedicated to the god of thunder, offers a serene atmosphere and beautiful gardens.
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Currency
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Best time to visit
March to May, October to November
Languages
Japanese
Coordinates
35.028°, 135.782°
Key facts
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One of the three great shrines dedicated to the god of thunder
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Features a unique 'Thunder Gate' (Kaminari-mon)
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Annual thunder festival held on the first Sunday of June
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Timeline
711: Founded by Emperor Shomu
1868: Destroyed in the Meiji Restoration, later rebuilt
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