Okataka Shrine
岡高神社
Okataka Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to two gods, with a history spanning over 1500 years.
What it is
- Dedicated to Sugawara Michizane and Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto was first enshrined in 459.
- Moved to its current location in 685.
- Built by Ono no Takamura in 851.
What to see
- Main hall built in 1716.
- Worship hall completed in 1888.
- Middle gate and fence built in 1930.
- Shrine crest is Hoshi-Umebachi.
- Wooden komainu statues.
When to go
- Annual festival held on a weekend near April 25.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県長浜市北ノ郷町292 Open in Google Maps
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