Sumiyoshi Shrine
Sumiyoshi Grand Shine was already famous when Murasaki Shikibu wrote the The Tale of Genji. Genji visits the shrine after his return from Akashi to give thanks to the deity for protecting him during the storm at Suma. |
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Front view of the main
shrine. |
The curved bridge in front of the shrine is shown in illustrations of The Tale. |
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The pond in front of
Sumiyoshi Shrine. |
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View from the shrine gate. |
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The main shrine at
Sumiyoshi, which Genji visits on his way to Suma. |
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The famous curved bridge
can be seen
in illustrations of the Channel Buoys chapter. |
