Hazu Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine, reportedly established in 702.
• Dedicated to the deity Takeninadane-no-mikoto.
• Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Became a Prefectural Shrine in 1921.

What to see

• Current main hall rebuilt in 1580.
• Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Main hall is a three-bay nagare-zukuri style building.
• Worship hall, side hall, and stables are on site.
• Shinnosha and Kumanosha main halls are Important Cultural Properties.
• Shrine grounds are on a hill overlooking Mikawa Bay.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.