Kasuga Shrine

What it is

• Shrine established in 1261 by the Kujo family.
• Originally named Wakayama-sha.
• Enshrines a divided spirit from Nara Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
• Dedicated to four deities including Amenokoyane-no-mikoto.

What to see

• Monument with a poem by Otomo Yakamochi.
• A torii gate was rebuilt on July 6, 2023.
• The rebuilt torii gate collapsed on January 1, 2024.

When to go

• Iida-machi Toroyama Festival is on July 20th and 21st.
• Festival began in the early Edo period.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.