Inaba Shrine

What it is

• A Japan Heritage site dedicated to the deity Inishikiirihiko-no-mikoto.
• The third highest ranked shrine in the former Mino Province.
• Moved to its current location in 1539 by the warlord Saito Dosan.
• Current buildings were designed by the architect Kozo Nihonmatsu.

What to see

• A sword designated as a nationally Important Cultural Property.
• The Suigetsutei tea house located within the shrine grounds.
• Gold goshuin stamps issued on the last Friday of every month.

When to go

• February 3rd for the annual Setsubun festival.
• April 5th to experience the Gifu Festival.
• The last Friday of the month for special gold stamps.

Getting there

• A ten minute bus ride from JR Gifu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.