⛩️ Olive Jinja

Japan · Asia · 34.51°N, 134.33°E

Olive Jinja is a Greek-style Shinto shrine on the island of Shōdoshima in the Inland Sea, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Constructed in 1973 and standing amidst a grove of olives - a thriving industry on the island - the shrine takes the form of a replica Greek temple, with stylobate, Doric columns, entablature with triglyphs, and bronze pedimental reliefs. There is an annual festival with Greek themes. The shrine is located within Setonaikai National Park.

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Quick facts

Country	Japan
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	34.51°N, 134.33°E · view on map

Olive Jinja is located in Japan, in Asia.

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