Haruna Shrine, Shinto shrine in Harunasan-machi, Japan
The shrine complex incorporates the Misugata Rock into its foundation and features traditional Ishi-no-ma-zukuri and Kasuga-zukuri architectural styles throughout its buildings.
Established in 586 during Emperor Yōmei's reign, Haruna Shrine maintained strong connections with Ueno's Kan'ei-ji temple until the Meiji period's religious reforms.
The shrine buildings contain three main deities representing water, fire, and agriculture, with visitors seeking blessings for business success and marriage prosperity.
Visitors can reach the shrine by taking an hourly bus from Takasaki Station's West Exit, followed by a 400-meter uphill walk through a path with seven deity statues.
The main sanctuary building, reconstructed in 1806, integrates natural rock formations and includes multiple structures designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
Location: Harunasan-machi
Inception: 586
Architectural style: Ishi-no-ma-zukuri, Kasuga-zukuri
Address: 群馬県高崎市榛名山町849 370-3341
Website: http://haruna.or.jp
GPS coordinates: 36.45849,138.85222
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
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