Amasashinowake Shrine

What it is

• An ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Originally enshrined Hikosashikatawake-no-mikoto.
• Later enshrined Ohyamatokuniarehime-no-mikoto.
• Also enshrines Kamimusuhi-no-mikoto and Takamusuhi-no-mikoto.

What to see

• The shrine crest is a sixteen-petal chrysanthemum.
• About 10 subsidiary shrines are on the grounds.
• Wakamiya Shrine is a notable subsidiary shrine.
• Kotohira Shrine is another subsidiary shrine.
• Yasaka Shrine is also a subsidiary shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.