Olive Jinja Explained

Olive Jinja 峰俐富神社
Religious Affiliation:	Shinto
Deity:	Peace and Happiness
Established:	1973
Location:	Yasuda, Shōdoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan

is a Greek-style Shinto shrine on the island of Shōdoshima in the Inland Sea, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Constructed in 1973 and standing amidst a grove of olives - a thriving industry on the island - the shrine takes the form of a replica Greek temple, with stylobate, Doric columns, entablature with triglyphs, and bronze pedimental reliefs. There is an annual festival with Greek themes.^{[1] [2] [3]} The shrine is located within Setonaikai National Park.^[4]

See also

• Ancient Greek architecture
• Olive branch
• Kankakei

References

34.5097°N 134.3258°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shōdoshima - travel guide . . 12 February 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201215/http://www.town.shodoshima.lg.jp/uchinomi/kanko/kanko_03.htm . 29 October 2013 . dead .
2. Book: The Orient strikes back: a global view of cultural display . registration . greek shrine shodoshima. . Hendry, Joy . . 2000 . 46. 978-1-85973-333-2 .
3. Web site: List of Shrines on Shodoshima (with addresses) . . Japanese . 12 February 2012.
4. Web site: Map of Setonaikai National Park (Area 2) . . 12 February 2012.