Yōrō Shrine Explained

Yōrō Shrine
養老神社
Map Type:Japan
Coordinates:35.2825°N 136.5389°W
Religious Affiliation:Shinto
Deity:Kukurihime no Kami
Sugawara no Michizane
Empress Genshō
Emperor Shōmu
Established:unknown
Location:Yōrō Park, Yōrō
Gifu, Japan

is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Yōrō in Yōrō District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

History

The actual year of construction is unknown, but it is thought that it was built during the Yōrō era of the Nara period. The shrine's existence was recorded during the Heian period, but it was referred to as "Yōrō Myōjin" (養老明神).

In 1504, its name was changed to . "Yōrō Shrine" did not become the official name until the start of the Meiji period a few centuries later.

See also