Kibune Shrine (Chichibu)

What it is

• Ancient shrine in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture.
• Founded in 818 due to a great drought.
• Also known as Kibune Daimyojin since 991.
• Main deity is Takaokami no kami.

What to see

• Shrine building has dragon carvings on its front.
• Yasaka Shrine is within the grounds.
• Inari-sha is a subsidiary shrine.
• Kibune Shrine Kagura is a cultural property.

When to go

• Spring Grand Festival is held on April 3rd.
• Kagura performed at spring and autumn festivals.
• Yasaka Shrine holds its annual festival in July.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.