Ōmushi Shrine (Echizen)
大虫神社
Ōmushi Shrine is an ancient site with important cultural properties and a summer festival.
What it is
- Ancient shrine first mentioned in 780.
- Dedicated to Amatsuhidakahikohonohohodemi no Mikoto.
- Rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyoshi after 1576 fire.
What to see
- Two seated male deity statues are Important Cultural Properties.
- Miyabashi, a stone arch bridge, is a Registered Cultural Property.
- Okusha (inner shrine) on Mt. Onigatake summit.
- Ishigami no Yusui spring water on the grounds.
When to go
- Onigatake Himatsuri festival is held on August 15th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
福井県越前市大虫町21-28 Open in Google Maps
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