Kano Shrine

What it is

• Auxiliary shrine of Ise Grand Shrine's Inner Shrine.
• Ranks seventh among the Inner Shrine's 27 auxiliary shrines.
• Re-established at its current location in 1663.
• Enshrines Okamimikagekawa-no-kami.

What to see

• Shrine building in Shinmei-zukuri style.
• Cypress bark roof on the shrine building.
• Large forest surrounding the shrine grounds.
• Kanomae Shrine is nearby, enshrining Mimae-no-kami.

Getting there

• 20-minute walk from JR Sangu Line Tokida Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.