Hanno Yasaka Shrine

What it is

• A shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
• Originally a guardian shrine for a private residence.
• Moved to its current location in 1824.
• Host shrine for the Hanno Summer Festival.

What to see

• The shrine building, constructed in 1932.

When to go

• Second weekend of July for the Hanno Summer Festival.
• Festival is one of Hanno's two major events.

Getting there

• Located in an alley at the west end of Hanno main street.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.