Chikagata Shrine
千形神社
Chikagata Shrine is a historic site in Kumagaya, known for its sumo wrestling origins.
What it is
- Village shrine in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture.
- Main deity is Amatsuhikohoni Ninigi no Mikoto.
- Also enshrines Amenokoyane no Mikoto and Amenofutodama no Mikoto.
- Origin dates back to the late Heian period.
What to see
- Board ranking from sumo is dedicated at the shrine.
When to go
- Sumo wrestling has been held here since the Horeki era.
Getting there
- 13-minute walk from JR Kumagaya Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県熊谷市本町1-18 Open in Google Maps
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