Hoshi Shrine, Nagoya
星神社 (名古屋市)
Hoshi Shrine is an ancient Nagoya shrine with unique deities and historic trees, worth visiting for its festivals.
What it is
- Ancient shrine, possibly Sakaniwa Shrine from Engishiki Jinmyocho.
- Oldest ridge tag dates to 1280.
- Designated a village shrine in 1872.
- Enshrines Oanamuchi no Mikoto, Ame no Kagaseo, Kengyusei, Orihimesei.
What to see
- Several auxiliary shrines on the grounds.
- Three hackberry trees are protected urban landscape trees.
- The largest hackberry tree is about 18 meters tall.
When to go
- Hatsuumata Taisai festival: last Sunday of March.
- Tenno Festival: July 15th.
- Tanabata Festival: August 7th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県名古屋市西区上小田井1-172 Open in Google Maps
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