Achi Shrine

What it is

• Originated from a garden created by the Achi clan.
• Enshrines Munakata Sanjojin, guardian deities of maritime traffic.

What to see

• Ancient Tsurukame style garden on the grounds.
• Numerous iwakura, including Amatsu Iwakura.
• Saikan building garden has Yin-Yang Iwakura and a suikinkutsu.
• Noh stage, Basho-do, and Ema-den structures.
• Achi-no-Fuji, Japan's largest and oldest wisteria.

When to go

• Wisteria Festival is held annually from May 3rd to 5th.

Getting there

• Located on Tsurugata-yama in Kurashiki City.
• Situated north of the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.