Kamikasuya Shrine

What it is

• Ancient guardian shrine of the Sanno-hara district.
• Origins date back to the Tenpyo era (729-749).
• Known as Sanno-gu during the Edo period.
• Renamed Hie Shrine after the Meiji period.

What to see

• Main hall, built around the mid-18th century.
• Bell tower with a bell cast in 1966.
• Three trees preserved by Isehara City.
• Stone shrine-type Koshin-to from 1670.
• Stone lantern-type Koshin-to from 1668.

When to go

• Grand festival is held annually on April 3rd.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.