Ōkimi Kijiso Shrine
大皇器地祖神社
Ōkimi Kijiso Shrine honors woodturners' ancestor, offering a glimpse into ancient traditions.
What it is
- Shrine in Higashiōmi City, Shiga Prefecture.
- Founded in 898.
- Enshrines Imperial Prince Korekata, ancestor of woodturners.
- Called the root shrine of woodturners.
What to see
- Shrine crest is a sixteen-petal chrysanthemum.
- Five wooden trays.
- Folk cultural property called Ujiko-gari-chō.
When to go
- Festival on January 3rd.
- Annual festival on the first Sunday of April.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県東近江市君ヶ畑町977 Open in Google Maps
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