Hatahisa Shrine

What it is

• An ancient Shikinaisha shrine in Nantan City, Kyoto.
• Also known as Hatahisa Himuro Ryojinja.
• Dedicated to Hondawake-no-mikoto and Himuro-no-mikoto.
• Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, a 10th-century record.

What to see

• The main shrine, rebuilt in 1924.
• The main shrine is in Nagare-zukuri architectural style.
• Spring water flowing from the back mountain.

When to go

• Annual festival is held on October 21st.

Getting there

• Keihan Kyoto Kotsu bus from JR Sagano Line stations.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.