Hakken Shrine
八剱神社 (羽島市竹鼻町)
Hakken Shrine is a historic site in Gifu, worth visiting for its ancient festival floats.
What it is
- Dedicated to the deity Yamato Takeru no Mikoto.
- Relocated in 1581 by Fuwa Hirotsuna.
- Designated a Kinpeisha shrine in 1957.
What to see
- The current main hall, rebuilt in 1694.
- Main hall designated a tangible cultural property in 1972.
- Thirteen festival floats, eight from the 18th-19th centuries.
- Floats designated cultural properties in 1972 and 1973.
When to go
- Annual Takehana Festival held on May 3rd.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岐阜県羽島市竹鼻町3298-1 Open in Google Maps
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