Nomi Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine identified with Nomi Shrine in Owari Province.
• Main deities include Nomi-no-Sukune-no-Mikoto and Amaterasu-Omikami.
• Also enshrines Ukanomitama-no-Mikoto and Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
• Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho, an ancient shrine register.

What to see

• A sudajii tree designated as a natural monument.
• The Nomi Shrine Kofun, a small circular burial mound.
• Kofun estimated to be from the early 5th century.
• The Ise Kofun group, a city historic site.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Imaise Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.