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History
Asuka Shrine, also known historically as Hichou Shrine, is situated near the mouth of Kumano River, at the southern foot of a hill called Horai. The North and South facing slopes of Horai are approximately 100m in length, the East and West facing slopes are 50m in length, and the peak is 48m above sea level. This was said to be a shape typical of Kaminani; a local understanding of where gods live. The main shrine in Shingu, Hayatama Grand Shrine, 上御備 ?? It is also said that it was an island in the Kumano River, but that the river has since changed shape.