Futako Shrine
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| Futako Shrine 二子神社 | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
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| Location | Futako 1-2-18, Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki city, Kawasaki prefecture |
  Shown within Japan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°36′31″N 139°37′17″E / 35.6087°N 139.6214°E |
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 Glossary of Shinto | |
Futako shrine (二子神社, Futako jinja), located in Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, is a Shinto shrine in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1641 and was called "Shinmeisha". It was renamed "Futako Shrine" in the Meiji Era, after the area in which it is located.
Features
[edit]It is known for the "Kanoko Monument" sculpture next to the shrine. The sculpture was made by the artist Tarō Okamoto, who was born locally. The sculpture is dedicated to the artist's mother, Kanoko Okamoto.
Gallery
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"Kanoko monument" by Tarō Okamoto -
Sixth column name -
Kōshin-tō -
Oyama lantern at the shrine entrance -
The outer torii -
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"Mukunoki", one of Kawasaki City's 50 selected trees
