Home to the deity of wealth and luck and the trailhead to Mt. Myogi. You get a nice exercise just from walking up to the shrine. By the way, it's just a short hike from the shrine to an awesome viewpoint.

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Nakanotake Shrine, located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, is known for its unique statue of Daikoku-sama, the god of fortune. Standing at 20 meters tall and weighing 8.5 tons, this Daikoku-sama wields a sword instead of the traditional mallet, believed to ward off illness and bring good luck. The shrine also boasts beautiful cherry blossoms in spring, offering a serene setting for visitors to enjoy. With a history dating back to 819 AD, Nakanotake Shrine continues to be a place where people seek blessings for health, prosperity, and success.