Kitaoka Shrine
北岡神社
Kitaoka Shrine is an ancient shrine in Kumamoto City with a 1000-year-old sacred tree.
What it is
- An old shrine in Kumamoto City.
- Formerly known as Gion-sha or Gion-gu.
- Renamed Kitaoka-gu in 1868, then Kitaoka Shrine in 1872.
- Dedicated to Takehaya Susanoo no Mikoto and other deities.
What to see
- Sub-shrines like Ekijinja and Kyokoku Shijinja.
- A sacred camphor tree couple, about 1,000 years old.
When to go
- Annual festival held from August 1st to 3rd.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
熊本市西区春日1丁目8-16 Open in Google Maps
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