Araki Shrine

What it is

• One of eight shrines listed in Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Founded in ancient times.
• Designated a Japan Heritage site in 2016.

What to see

• Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Seven ridge tags are important cultural property.
• Shrine ruins are a Gifu Prefecture historic site.
• Jomon period dwelling sites and artifacts.
• Shrine area is a green environment conservation area.

When to go

• Autumn festival on the first Sunday of September.
• Festival features Kanauchi and Shishimai.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.