Hikino Shrine
疋野神社
One of Kumamoto's oldest shrines, dedicated to the god of iron making.
What it is
- One of the oldest shrines in Kumamoto Prefecture.
- Designated a government shrine in 840.
- Dedicated to Haiki no Kami, god of iron making.
- Also enshrines Ootoshi no Kami, god of bountiful harvests.
What to see
- Magnificent shrine building constructed by the Hosokawa clan in 1691.
When to go
- Annual festival is held on October 15.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
熊本県玉名市立願寺457 Open in Google Maps
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