Hakusan Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kyoto which previously housed the "Holy Sword" Sakabatō Shinuchi.
History[]
Shortly before his death, Arai Shakkū crafted the holy sword for the Hakusan Shrine, where it was displayed undisturbed for roughly ten years.
Kyōto Arc[]
However, in the Summer of 1878, "Sword Hunter" Sawagejō Chō sought to steal the blade for his own collection, taking Shakkū's grandson Arai Iori as a hostage. Chō was stopped by Himura Kenshin, who battled against the Sword Hunter in the shrine's yard before being granted the use of the sword by Shakkū's son, Arai Seikū. Though the shrine's yard was lightly damaged by the fierce duel, the shrine itself was not harmed.
Layout[]
The Hakusan Shrine has several areas.
Exterior Grounds[]
The exterior grounds of the Hakusan Shrine is a paved area that goes from the Torii entrance up to the temple. This was the area in which Sawagejō Chō and Himura Kenshin fought.
Main Shrine[]
It was the temple in which the Sakabatō Shinuchi was resting.
Trivia[]
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Gallery[]
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