Amaterasu Sumemioya Shrine
天照皇御祖神社
This shrine offers rare ancient dances and a unique rock-carved Buddha.
What it is
- Shrine dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and Susanoo no Mikoto.
- Rebuilt in 1574 as Amaterasu Sumemioya Shrine.
- Designated a village shrine in 1873.
What to see
- Rock-carved Buddha is a prefectural historic site.
- It is the northernmost medieval example of its kind.
When to go
- Saki Harai Mai dance festival is on August 15-16.
- See the Godaison Mai dance, a UNESCO cultural heritage.
- See the Saki Harai Mai dance, a city cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
秋田県鹿角市八幡平字谷内14 Open in Google Maps
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