Okadome Kumanoza Shrine

What it is

• Founded in 1280 by Sagara Yoritoshi in Asagiri Town.
• Enshrines the deities Izanagi, Izanami, and Hayatamao no Okami.
• Designated as a Japan Heritage site in 2015.
• Known locally by the alternative name Kofuku Jinja.

What to see

• The current main building which was constructed in 1931.
• Six divine statues enshrined within the old sanctuary.
• A gabled structure called Nisho Gongen from the former main building.
• A sub-shrine on the grounds dedicated to the rain god.
• A torii gate located near the local train station.

Getting there

• Five minute walk from Okadome Kofuku Station.
• Thirty minutes by car from the Hitoyoshi Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.