Oizumi Yasaka Shrine

What it is

• A Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Nerima-ku.
• Dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
• Formerly known as Tenno-sha.
• Renamed Yasaka Shrine in the early Meiji period.

What to see

• Nakazato Fuji, a large Fujizuka (Mount Fuji replica).
• Nakazato Fuji is a tangible folk cultural property.
• Inari, Asama, and Ontake shrines are on the grounds.
• Over ten votive horse tablets are displayed.

When to go

• Annual grand festival is held on June 15.
• Bon Odori festival takes place in July.
• Nakazato Fuji mountain opening is in August.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.