Agata Shrine

What it is

• Dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime no Mikoto.
• Founded as a guardian shrine for Byodo-in Temple.
• Fujiwara no Michinaga made it a guardian shrine in 1052.

What to see

• Main hall is a cultural property.
• Guest hall is a cultural property.
• Inari Shrine is a cultural property.

When to go

• Annual festival is held on June 5th and 6th.

Getting there

• 7-minute walk from JR Uji Station.
• 15-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.