Iwa Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine dedicated to Princess Ishihime.
• Ranked as a government shrine in 867.
• Known as Kumanogongen-sha during the Edo period.

What to see

• Main shrine building at the top of a long stone staircase.
• Large camphor tree, an Osaka designated natural monument.
• Camphor tree is estimated to be 700 to 800 years old.
• Foundation stone of Chishikiji Temple's east pagoda.
• Foundation stone is an Osaka designated cultural property.

When to go

• Summer festival in July.
• Autumn festival in October.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.