Chihaya Shrine
千早神社
A historic shrine on former castle grounds dedicated to Kusunoki Masashige, offering a peaceful mountain walk and local festival traditions.
What it is
- A shrine standing on the former site of the Chihaya Castle main enclosure.
- Dedicated to deities including Hachiman Daibosatsu and the warrior Kusunoki Masashige.
- The current shrine buildings were reconstructed in 1874.
- Also known by the name Kusunoki-sha and officially named Chihaya Shrine in 1879.
What to see
- Reconstructed shrine buildings dating back to the early Meiji period.
- The historic grounds of the former Chihaya Castle main enclosure.
When to go
- The annual festival takes place on the Sunday closest to May 25th.
- Local elementary students participate in a sports day during the May festival.
Getting there
- Accessible via bus from either Kawachinagano Station or Tondabayashi Station.
- A twenty minute walk from the Kongo-tozanguchi bus stop to the site.
- Paid parking is available near the Kongo-tozanguchi entrance for those driving.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
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