Mitsurugi-hachimangu (Nishio)
御剱八幡宮 (西尾市)
Ancient shrine within a castle, with unique architecture and a summer festival.
What it is
- Shrine in Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture.
- Dedicated to Hachiman-no-kami.
- Originated in the Heian period.
- Moved into Nishio Castle by Ashikaga Yoshiuji.
What to see
- Main hall built in 1678 by Doi Toshinaga.
- Main hall has Ikkensha-nagare-zukuri style.
- Main hall features a cypress bark roof.
- Worship hall has a hip-and-gable roof.
- Crotal bell made in 1564.
When to go
- Summer Gion Festival for a portable shrine procession.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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