Kawasukune Shrine (Miyukida, Shibukawa)
甲波宿禰神社 (渋川市行幸田)
A historic village shrine in Shibukawa featuring a main hall from 1864 and traditional lion dance performances during festivals.
What it is
- Established as a branch of the Kawashima shrine to honor two Shinto deities.
- Designated as a village shrine in 1873 within the Miyukida area.
- The current main hall is a historical structure dating back to 1864.
What to see
- The main hall constructed during the late Edo period.
- Sekison Daigongen is enshrined in a dedicated space within the precinct grounds.
- Various stone monuments and smaller branch shrines scattered across the site.
- The Miyukida Lion Dance, a city-designated intangible cultural property performed for harvests.
When to go
- Spring festival held annually on the Sunday nearest to April 17.
- Autumn festival takes place every year on October 9.
Getting there
- Take a bus from Shibukawa Station to the Miyukida bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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