Gamō Shrine
蒲生神社
Gamō Shrine honors a local hero, offering unique cultural events and historical monuments.
What it is
- Shrine dedicated to Gamō Kunpei no Mikoto.
- Preparatory organization formed in 1912.
- Shrine building completed in 1916.
- Promoted to a prefectural shrine in 1940.
What to see
- Torii gate donated by Yokozuna Tochigiyama Moriya.
- Monument to Akashi Shiganosuke.
- Stone statue of Akashi Shiganosuke.
- Selected as one of the 100 Views of Utsunomiya.
When to go
- Junior sumo tournament is held here.
- Moon-viewing event takes place in September.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
栃木県宇都宮市塙田五丁目1-19 Open in Google Maps
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