Koshikiiwa Shrine
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Koshikiiwa Jinja (越木岩神社, Koshikiiwa-jinja) is a Shinto shrine in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, Japan. The other name of this shrine is Ebisu Daijingū. The focus of this shrine is a megalith called 'Koshiki-iwa', literally, 'Rice Steamer Rock', because ancient Japanese thought the shape resembled a traditional rice steamer. The height of the megalith is 10 metres with a circumference of 40 metres. The grounds of this shrine also include an outdoor sumo dohyo and a stage, possibly used for kagura.
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Prefectural Road 82 Osawa-Nishinomiya Line, Nishinomiya
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| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| N 34.7588 ° | E 135.3223 ° |
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Prefectural Road 82 Osawa-Nishinomiya Line
662-8567 Nishinomiya
Japan
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