Akasuka Shinmei-sha

What it is

• A shrine in Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture.
• Founded in 1563, with a deity from Mikawa Province.
• Dedicated to the main deity Amaterasu Omikami.
• Revered for maritime safety during the Edo period.

What to see

• A model of a gozabune (Edo period ship) is dedicated here.
• The first torii gate was received from Takihara-no-miya.

When to go

• One of the shrines where Ishidori Matsuri is held.

Getting there

• 1-minute walk from the Shinmei-sha-mae bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.