Matsubara Hachiman Shrine

What it is

• Shrine dedicated to three deities.
• Originated in 763 from a sacred tree.
• Formerly a Prefectural Shrine.

What to see

• Romon gate built in 1679.
• Romon gate is a city tangible cultural property.
• Uchigatana koshirae is a prefectural tangible cultural property.

When to go

• Annual Autumn Grand Festival: October 14 and 15.
• Autumn festival is Nada no Kenka Matsuri.
• Festival is a prefectural intangible folk cultural property.

Getting there

• Accessible from Sanyo Electric Railway Shirahama no Miya Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.