Kanzaki Shrine (Tottori)

What it is

• A shrine in Kotoura-cho, Tottori Prefecture.
• Dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
• Known for household and maritime safety.
• A guardian of cattle and horses.

What to see

• Main hall with carvings of dragons.
• Main hall with carvings of Urashima Taro.
• Main hall with carvings of Otohime and Ryugu-jo.
• A 16-meter dragon carving on the worship hall ceiling.
• Main hall is a prefectural cultural property.
• Worship hall is a prefectural cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.