Tsukubusuma Shrine

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Tsukubusuma Shrine
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Main shrine of Tsukubusuma Shrine, designated as a National Treasure.
Religion
Affiliation Shinto
Location
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Geographic coordinates 35°25′15″N136°08′39″E / 35.4207°N 136.1442°E / 35.4207; 136.1442 Coordinates: 35°25′15″N136°08′39″E / 35.4207°N 136.1442°E / 35.4207; 136.1442
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Tsukubusuma Shrine (都久夫須麻神社, Tsukubusuma Jinja) is a Shinto shrine on Chikubu Island in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Its main hall (本殿, honden) is a National Treasure of Japan. The shrine's main festival is held annually on June 15. It is also called Chikubushima Shrine (竹生島神社, Chikubushima Jinja).

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