Hidachi Shrine

What it is

• Shrine founded by Nakatomi no Muraji.
• Dedicated to Sukunabikona-no-kami.
• Moved to Saho-oka in 794.
• Rebuilt by Tokugawa Yoshimune in the Edo period.

What to see

• Main hall, possibly a former Kasuga Taisha auxiliary shrine.
• Main hall, possibly a former Enomoto Shrine main hall.
• Subsidiary shrine enshrining Sahohime Okami.
• Stone mound enshrining Fujitaki Daimyojin.
• Worship hall and office rebuilt in late Meiji.

When to go

• Regular festival day is the 19th of every month.
• Grand festival day is April 29th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.