Hikami Anego Shrine

What it is

• An external auxiliary shrine of Atsuta Jingu dedicated to the deity Miyasuhime-no-mikoto.
• The historical site where the legendary Kusanagi sword was once kept.
• A shrine listed in the Engishiki Jinmeicho records dating back to the year 927.
• The grounds contain the sacred rice fields belonging to Atsuta Jingu.

What to see

• The main hall which was moved from Hakken-gu in 1893.
• The shrine buildings situated on the hill of Hikamiyama.
• Traditional ceremonies associated with the Oaka Festival folk cultural property.

When to go

• The annual festival takes place on the first Sunday of October.

Getting there

• A 7-minute walk from the Orito bus stop.
• Approximately 1.5 kilometers away from JR Otaka Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.