Kasuga Shrine

What it is

• A shrine in Minamiyamashiro Village, Kyoto Prefecture.
• Dedicated to Amenokoyane-no-mikoto and Ameno Tajikarao-no-mikoto.
• Originated in the 17th century with the enshrinement of Kasuga Okami.
• Relocated in 1967 due to Takayama Dam construction.

What to see

• The main hall, built in the Kasuga-zukuri architectural style.
• The main hall is small in scale.

When to go

• January 14 for Kayo-uranai, a porridge divination ceremony.
• Kayo-uranai predicts good or bad harvests.

Getting there

• About 4.5 kilometers from Tsukigaseguchi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.