Mio Shrine is a shrine in Takashima City and although its construction is unknown, it is an old shrine that has a record of existence from the year 76

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Mio Shrine is a shrine in Takashima City and although its construction is unknown, it is an old shrine that has a record of existence from the year 765 in the Nara period. There is a very unique three dimensional garden and double layer with two tiers, which occupies much of the domain, was completed in 1996. It is called Mizuo Garden, though its designer is unclear.

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Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: Takashima, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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