Mito Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine at the foot of Mount Konosu dating back to the Nara period.
• Dedicated to the deities Amaterasu Omikami and Takamimusubi no Kami.
• The main hall was constructed in 1448 during the Muromachi period.

What to see

• Main hall designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
• An iron hot water pot dating back to 1425.
• A registered prefectural folk cultural property painting.
• Shrine approach and pine trees selected among Kyoto's top nature sites.

When to go

• Annual festival held from September 30 to October 2.
• Traditional Okage Odori dance performed by a local preservation society.

Getting there

• Located one kilometer east of JR Joyo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.