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阿智神社は、重要伝統的建造物群保存地区に指定されている倉敷美観地区の北に位置しています。
本町と東町の北側の小高い鶴形山にあり、境内からは美観地区の家並みを見渡すことが出来ます。
訪れた際、丁度結婚式が行われていました。


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Achi Shrine is located on a small hill, named Mt. Tsurugata, to the north of Honmachi Area in Kurashiki City. 
You will go up stone stairs to the shrine.



As Achi Shrine is located at a steep cliff, there is a building with an overhung structure.



Achi Shrine was established before the recorded history of Japan.
Wealthy merchants made donations to Achi Shrine. 
Achi Shrine has been one of the most flourished shrine in Kurashiki area during the Edo Age (1603 - 1868) .

A wedding ceremony happened to be held. A red carpet was especially prepared for the ceremony, as shown in the top picture.
The Worship Hall of Achi Shrine was well decorated.



From Achi Shrine, you will see Kurashiki Historical District. There are so many warehouse-style houses in the district.



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