Nishiteru Shrine
西照神社
Nishiteru Shrine is an ancient mountain shrine dedicated to the moon god, featuring a giant cedar tree.
What it is
- Ancient shrine also known as Tsukigami no Miya.
- Dedicated to the moon deity Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto.
- Renamed Nishiteru Shrine in 1873.
- Candidate for the Tagishi Shrine in Engishiki Jinmyocho.
What to see
- A 50-meter-tall cedar tree.
- The cedar tree is 500 years old.
- Legend of komainu repelling a wolf.
Getting there
- Located below the summit of Mt. Otaki.
- Parking lot on Prefectural Road 106.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
徳島県美馬市脇町西大谷672番地 Open in Google Maps
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