Arakura shrine

Arakura shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. Arakura shrine is situated nearby to the peak Mount Arakura, as well as near the place of worship Kotai Shrine.

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Type: Shinto shrine
Description: Shinto shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
Also known as: “Arakura Shrine” and “Arakura-jinja”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Uzen-Mizusawa Station and Kamo Aquarium.

Uzen-Mizusawa Station

Railway station

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Uzen-Mizusawa Station is a railway station located in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, operated by the East Japan Railway Company. Uzen-Mizusawa Station is situated 2½ km southeast of Arakura shrine.

Kamo Aquarium

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Tsuruoka Municipal Kamo Aquarium is an aquarium located in Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. In 2005, it exceeded Monterey Bay Aquarium in California regarding the number of jellyfish display types and holds the Guinness World Records for this exhibition. Kamo Aquarium is situated 3 km north of Arakura shrine.