Yoshimizu Shrine has hosted a number of prominent historical personalities over the past centuries:
It served as a refuge for Minamoto Yoshitsune in the 12th century, as the temporary seat of Emperor Go-Daigo in the 14th century, after he had established a competing second imperial court at Yoshino and as a site for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's hanami parties in the 16th century.
Today, various exhibits are displayed in the shrine's main building, including historic documents, arms, paintings and other art objects.
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