Kōtai Jingū
皇大神宮
Kōtai Jingū, or Naiku, is a major shrine dedicated to the Sun Goddess, featuring unique sacred animals.
What it is
- One of two main shrines of Ise Grand Shrine.
- Commonly called Naiku.
- Dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami, the Sun Goddess.
What to see
- The sacred Yata Mirror.
- Sub-shrines Aramatsuri-no-miya and Kazahinomi-no-miya.
- Buildings surrounded by four fences.
- Free-roaming sacred chickens.
- Two sacred horses donated by the Imperial Family.
When to go
- Sacred horses visit the main shrine on the 1st, 11th, and 21st of each month.
Getting there
- Nearest station is Isuzugawa Station on the Kintetsu Toba Line.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
三重県伊勢市宇治館町 Open in Google Maps
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