Mononobe Shrine

What it is

• An Ichinomiya of Iwami Province.
• Dedicated to the deity Umashimaji-no-mikoto.
• Founded in 514 AD.
• A Beppyo Jinja of the Association of Shinto Shrines.

What to see

• The main hall is a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
• A Tachi sword inscribed Ryokai, a National Important Cultural Property.
• The shrine's crest is a crane carrying a red sun.

When to go

• Chinkon-sai festival is held on November 24th.

Getting there

• Accessible by bus from Oda City Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.