Kusumoto Shrine
樟本神社 (八尾市)
Ancient Kusumoto Shrine, dedicated to guardian deities, offers a glimpse into Japan's pre-Kofun history.
What it is
- A Shikinaisha shrine listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.
- Founding date is unknown, predates the Kofun period.
- Dedicated to Futsu-no-Okami and Nigihayahi-no-Mikoto.
- Mononobe Moriya brought gods as guardian deities.
What to see
- The shrine is situated in three locations in Yao City.
- A pond where Mononobe Moriya's head was washed.
- Buddhist temple Nichira-ji on shrine grounds.
- Nichira-ji's principal image is a statue of Yakushi Nyorai.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
木の本：大阪府八尾市木の本1-59 北木の本：大阪府八尾市北木の本5-73 南木の本：大阪府八尾市南木の本7-33 Open in Google Maps
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