Ikushima Tarushima Shrine

What it is

• Dedicated to Ikushima-no-Okami and Tarushima-no-Okami.
• Designated a Myojin-taisha shrine.
• Formerly a National Shrine, 2nd class.
• Currently a Beppyo Jinja of the Association of Shinto Shrines.

What to see

• Main shrine building in Gongen-zukuri style.
• Main shrine's inner sanctuary is a Prefectural Treasure.
• Kabuki stage is a Prefectural Treasure.
• Subsidiary Suwa Shrine's main hall and gate are Prefectural Treasures.
• Ikushima Tarushima Jinja Monjo is a National Important Cultural Property.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Shimonogo Station.
• On the Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.