Asakura Shrine
朝倉神社 (高知市)
Asakura Shrine: a historic shrine in Kochi with important cultural properties and unique treasures.
What it is
- A Shikinaisha shrine, indicating its ancient status.
- Known as Tosa Province Ninomiya, a high-ranking shrine.
- Dedicated to Amatsuhahegami and Empress Saimei.
What to see
- Main hall, rebuilt in 1657, is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Heiden and Haiden, rebuilt in 1796.
- Akagiyama mountain is a Kochi Prefecture Historic Site.
- Arita ware komainu statues.
- Two Kakebotoke statues.
When to go
- Autumn festival is a Kochi City Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Getting there
- Asakura Station is 400 meters west.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
高知県高知市朝倉丙2100 Open in Google Maps
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