Aruka Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine, recorded in 927.
• Dedicated to Arukahiko-no-mikoto and Arukahime-no-mikoto.
• Main deity is Ohirume-no-mikoto, an alternate name for Amaterasu Omikami.
• Origin linked to the Mizuhiki Festival.

What to see

• Three distinct parts: Honmiya, Okumiya, and Nakamiya.
• Honmiya is on a natural levee in Ebina City.
• Okumiya is in Aruka Valley, Sagamihara City.
• Nakamiya is 400 meters northeast of Honmiya.
• Honmiya main hall and ceiling painting are cultural properties.
• Sacred object is a dark round stone.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.