Hiruko Shrine
蛭子神社
Hiruko Shrine is a historic site with ancient trees and a unique natural monument, worth visiting for its serene beauty.
What it is
- One of the Washiki Seven Lucky Gods (Ebisu Okami).
- Kukai relocated the shrine in 823.
- Constructed in 1601.
- Hosokawa Sumimoto dedicated yabusame in 1505.
What to see
- Two 1000-year-old cedar trees.
- Old camphor and podocarpus trees.
- Bowran, a natural monument, grows on the grounds.
When to go
- Bowran is best seen in May.
Getting there
- About 80 minutes by car from JR Tokushima Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
徳島県那賀郡那賀町和食字町154 Open in Google Maps
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