Beautiful covered corridor leading to the prayer hall. This is where brides and grooms walk during  wedding ceremonies held inside the shrine (Photo: Takako Sakamoto)

Gorgeous Kehi Jingu Shrine, Tsuruga

One of largest and oldest shrines in Hokuriku Region

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Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui prefecture, is the icon of the city. It has been called 'Kei-san (not Kehi-san)' and loved by local people for centuries. Originally built in 702, it was burnt down many times by wars and fire, and the current shrine buildings were all reconstructed after WWII except for the red torii gate at the entrance. This torii is the third tallest wooden torii in Japan. Built in 1645, it still stands strong and welcomes visitors with its magnificence. For other information about this shrine, please refer to the links below.

Kehi Jingu Shrine Series 1. Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui 2. Gorgeous Kehi Jingu Shrine, Tsuruga 3. Sub-Shrines of Kehi Jingu, Tsuruga

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Takako Sakamoto

Takako Sakamoto @takako.sakamoto

I was born in and grew up in Tokushima prefecture, and have lived in many places since then: Nishinomiya, Kyoto, Nara, Mie, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Fukuoka and Fukui. I am currently living in Yokohama City. All the places I lived, all the places I visited, I have loved dearly. The histor...