Hibita Shrine

What it is

• One of the oldest shrines in Sagami Province.
• Established during Emperor Jimmu's reign.
• Main deity is Toyokumunu-no-Mikoto.
• Designated a Japan Heritage cultural property in 2016.

What to see

• Shrine rebuilt by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1184.
• Land donated by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1591.
• Enshrines Amenoakaru-tama-no-Mikoto and Wakahirume-no-Mikoto.
• Also enshrines Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto.

When to go

• Participates in the Konomachi festival on May 5th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.