Imao Shrine
今尾神社
Imao Shrine is a historic shrine complex with unique festivals, worth visiting for its cultural heritage.
What it is
- Founded in 1614 as Shinmei Shrine.
- Renamed Imao Shrine in 1928.
- Main deity is Toyoukehime-no-Okami.
- Designated a Kinpeisha in 1960.
What to see
- Imao Gokoku Shrine, founded in 1931.
- Zorei Shrine, dedicated to Imao Domain lords.
- Hirata Shrine, honoring Hirata Yukie and 84 samurai.
When to go
- Imao no Sagicho Festival, a large Sagicho event.
- Festival uses over 1,000 bamboo poles.
- Gifu Prefecture Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岐阜県海津市平田町今尾3055-8 Open in Google Maps
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