Hirai Suwa Shrine

What it is

• Founded between 1716 and 1735.
• Keiyu Hoin invited a divided spirit.
• Ranked as a village shrine in 1872.
• Merged with Shisho Shrine in 1933.

What to see

• Current shrine building constructed in 1969.
• Old main shrine became Inari Shrine building.
• Old worship hall became Akainari Shrine building.
• Old main hall is a Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
• Hirai no Fujizuka is a Registered Tangible Folk Cultural Property.

When to go

• 300th anniversary festival held in 2009.

Getting there

• Five minutes walk from Hirai Station.
• Hirai Station is on the JR Sobu Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.