Kifune Shrine

What it is

• A guardian shrine for the Kaneyama community established in 1127 by the Toki clan
• The enshrined deity is Mizuhanome-no-kami
• Designated as a village shrine in 1872

What to see

• A worship hall built in 1572 by Mori Nagayoshi
• Wooden guardian dogs designated as city tangible cultural property
• A Japanese nutmeg tree designated as a city natural monument

When to go

• The Kaneyama Festival takes place on the third Sunday of October
• The festival features a children's palanquin and a warrior procession
• The warrior procession includes people dressed as Mori Ranmaru

Getting there

• The nearest bus stop is Shimowatabashi on the YAO Bus line

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.