| Ani Shrine | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Itsuse no Mikoto, Mikeiri no Mikoto |
 Glossary of Shinto | |
Ani Shrine (安仁神社) is a Shinto shrine located in Okayama City, Japan.[1][2] It is one of three governmental Shinto shrines dedicated to imperial ancestors.[3] It is a Beppyo shrine, or a shrine that is particularly notable in a certain way with a significant history to it.[4]
According to its legend it was an area where Itsuse no Mikoto stayed in Jimmu's Eastern Expedition.[5]
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