Ogoto Shrine (Mibu)

What it is

• Founded in 1091, originally Fujimori Shrine.
• Enshrines four main deities.
• Mibu clan's ancestor enshrined in 1464.
• Formerly held the rank of Gosha.

What to see

• Main hall built in 1686.
• Main hall, worship hall, and gate are Mibu Town cultural properties.
• Bronze torii gate donated in 1778.
• Bronze torii gate is a Tochigi Prefecture cultural property.

Getting there

• Tobu Utsunomiya Line Mibu Station.
• About a 7-minute walk from Mibu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.