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Shibata Shrine in Fukui City

2016.01.14

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As you walk along Kitanosho Street where is close to JR Fukui Station,
you will find torii(shrine gate) on the sidewalk.  
When you pass through the torii, there is the Shibata Shrine which enshrines
a Japanese military commander Katsuie SHIBATA, his wife Oichi no kata and
her three daughters.
Although it is a very small shrine, it seems to be a popular spot for Japanese history fans
as there are statues of Katsuie, Oichi and the daughters.
Also, they have their original Goshuin note.
※Goshuin is a stamp given at a shrine or a temple.

Recently, a nice Italian restaurant opened right next to the shrine.
It might be a pretty unique sight because the western-style restaurant and the torii
look like all-in-one. (H.S)