Ono Shrine

What it is

• An ancient shrine listed in the 927 AD Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Dedicated to the deity Yamato Takeru no Mikoto.
• Rebuilt in 1194 AD by Aiko Saburo Suetaka.
• Designated a 'gosha' in 1873.

What to see

• Seven subsidiary shrines within the grounds.
• A statue of Yakushi Nyorai enshrined in 716 AD.

When to go

• The annual festival is held on April 21st.

Getting there

• Take a bus from Hon-Atsugi Station.
• Then a 3-minute walk to the shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.