Maruyama Shinmei-sha

What it is

• A shrine in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.
• Founded in the late 16th century.
• Dedicated to Amaterasu Kōtaijin, Hachiman-sha, and Kasuga-sha.
• Enshrines a god of agriculture and was a village deity.

What to see

• An Akiba Joyato lantern, built in 1834.

When to go

• Annual festival on October 15th and 16th.
• Vegetable market on the 1st and 6th of each month.

Getting there

• 650m south of Ikeshita Station.
• Parking available on the north side of the grounds.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.