Kōra taisha

Kōra taisha (高良大社) is a Shinto shrine in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Kōra taisha (高良大社)
Kōra Taisha in Kurume
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
Kōra taisha is located in Japan
Kōra taisha
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates33°18′5.83″N 130°33′57.28″E
Glossary of Shinto

It is the Ichinomiya and Sōja shrine of Chikugo Province

History

Kōra was founded in the fifth century. The shrine is mentioned in the Engishiki and was one of the most important shrines in Chikugo Province.[1][2]

Buildings

The torii of 1654 and the honden, haiden, and heiden of 1661 have been designated Important Cultural Properties.[3][4]

References
  1. "Kōra Taisha - history". Kōra Taisha. Archived from the original on 13 October 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  2. "Kora Taisha Shrine". Kurume Convention. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  3. "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
  4. "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 24 March 2011.

(in Japanese) Kōra Taisha homepage

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