Ashizumi Shrine

What it is

• A Shikinaisha Ronsha, a type of ancient shrine.
• Dedicated to the deity Shimazuhiko no Mikoto.
• Maintained in 1493 by Sasaki Notomori, lord of Funaki Castle.
• Ranked as a village shrine in 1876.

What to see

• Main hall, rebuilt in 1662.
• Worship hall, rebuilt in 1662.
• Ota Shrine, a subsidiary shrine.
• Hachiman Shrine, a subsidiary shrine.
• Inari Shrine, a subsidiary shrine.

When to go

• Annual festival is held on May 1st.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.