Hirokawa Shrine
尋河神社
Ancient shrine in Gifu, dedicated to two kami, with unique deer antler offerings.
What it is
- Ancient shrine, likely founded before the 10th century.
- Dedicated to Minakatatomi no Kami and Yatokatome no Kami.
- Formerly known as Hirokawa Myojin, then a Suwa Shrine.
- Designated a village shrine on May 15, 1873.
What to see
- About 10 sets of dedicated deer antlers.
- Numerous old munefuda from Tensho, Tenna, and Kyoho periods.
- Haiden and Ooidono buildings, rebuilt in 1974.
When to go
- Annual festival held on a Sunday near October 15th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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