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Matsunoo Taisha

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Matsunoo Taisha

A shrine that's rarely visited by foreigners, Matsuo Taisha (as it's more commonly known) is a popular place for sake brewers to pray. The shrine existed prior to the establishment of Kyoto as Japan's capital and later received offerings from the Heian court. The shrine is famous for its water, said

to be pure, as well as its interesting gardens and landscape.

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