Tejikarao Shrine

Infobox Shinto shrine
name = Tejikarao Shrine
手力雄神社

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caption = Tejikarao Shrine entrance
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dedication = Ame-no-tejikarao
founded = 860
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address = 6-8-22 Kuranomae
Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
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nihongo|Tejikarao Shrine|手力雄神社|Tejikarao Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

History

This shrine was originally built in 860. During the Middle Ages, it was at a strategic location in Mino Province, which led to it being the site of many battles. At the time of the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, the Oda clan used this shrine as their place of prayer. When they were attacked by the forces of Tokugawa Ieyasu, part of the temple was burned to the ground.

Major Rituals

* February 22: Yearly prayers
* Second Saturday of April: Spring Fire Festival [http://keepadiaryfireworks.hp.infoseek.co.jp/tetikarao050409.html Tejikarao Shrine] . Fireworks Diary. Accessed July 7, 2007.]
* October 10: Fall Fire Festival
* November 22: "Niiname" Festival

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