Goryō Shrine (Izumi Ward, Yokohama)

What it is

• Shrine dedicated to Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa.
• Also known as "Nakata no Goryō-sama."
• Likely established in the 12th century.
• Became guardian shrine of Nakata Village in 1592.

What to see

• Main shrine building, restored in 1924.
• Kaguraden, completed in 1947.
• Shin輿庫, preserving a 1926 building.
• Itukushima Shrine and Shinmei Shrine.
• Benten Pond, source of the Udagawa River.
• Old stone Kōshin-tō, built in 1666.

When to go

• Any time to see the scenic preservation forest.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.