Hōraisan Tōshō-gū

What it is

• A Shinto shrine in Shinshiro City, Aichi Prefecture.
• One of the Three Great Tōshō-gū shrines.
• Dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu and other deities.
• Founded in 1651.

What to see

• Main hall, middle gate, and worship hall are Important Cultural Properties.
• Stone fence and water house are Important Cultural Properties.
• A black lacquer and gilt bronze shrine.
• Seventeen sacred treasures, including swords and bows.
• Grounds are a National Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument.

When to go

• Annual festival is held on April 17th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.