Itsukushima Shrine
厳島神社
Itsukushima Shrine, also known as Awajishima Benzaiten, is worth visiting for its unique monuments and autumn festival.
What it is
- Shrine dedicated to Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto.
- Also known as Awajishima Benzaiten.
- Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto was syncretized with Benzaiten.
What to see
- Matsuo Basho haiku monument.
- Suzuki Shigetane poetry monument.
- Monument for Funayama Kaoru's novel Otose.
- Inagi Shrine, a subsidiary shrine.
When to go
- Benten Festival from November 21 for three days.
- Main festival day is November 22.
Getting there
- 600m south of Sumoto Bus Center.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
兵庫県洲本市本町四丁目1-27 Open in Google Maps
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