Ichinomiya Shrine Yokohama

What it is

• A branch shrine of Hikawa Shrine in Saitama City.
• Founded in 1561, originally named Ichinomiya Daimyojin.
• Dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
• Guardian of Koyasu Village and Nishiterao.

What to see

• Main shrine building in Shinmei-zukuri style.
• Building constructed with reinforced concrete and copper plates.
• Inari Shrine and Musashi Mitake Shrine on the grounds.

When to go

• Annual festival is the Saturday closest to August 21st.

Getting there

• 7-minute walk from Shin-Koyasu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.