Kamo Shrine

What it is

• Founded in 1782.
• Established as the tutelary deity of the Zuizu area.
• Enshrines Ukanomitama-no-mikoto and Uke-mochi-no-kami.
• Also enshrines Takeuchi Ryūzaemon, founder of Zuizu Shinden.

What to see

• Hand-washing water from Kamo River's spring water.
• Water designated as one of Japan's 100 best waters in 1996.
• Stone steps with handrails from Mt. Ishizuchi's old third chain.
• Subsidiary Hakone Shrine enshrines Ninigi-no-mikoto and Konohanasakuya-hime-no-mikoto.

When to go

• Annual festival held on the day before and two days before Health and Sports Day.
• Six children's taikodai are dedicated by parishioners during the festival.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.