Ōgata Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture.
• Founded during the Daidō era (806-810).
• Enshrines Ōnamuchi-no-kami.
• Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyōchō in 927.

What to see

• Main hall with an irimoya-zukuri style roof.
• Kaguraden building on the grounds.
• Three末社 (massha) sub-shrines.
• Taidai Kagura dance, performed by the Terayama family.

When to go

• Sainenokami event around January 15.
• Spring festival on April 17.
• Autumn festival in the first week of September.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.