Ōnohara Hachiman Shrine

What it is

• A Shinto shrine established in 1645.
• Originally named Ōjin-gū.
• Dedicated to three main deities.
• Also known as Ōnohara Hachiman-gū.

What to see

• Main hall and offering hall rebuilt in 1848.
• Thatch roof, one of four in Kagawa Prefecture.
• Main hall is a designated cultural property.
• Zuishinmon gate is a designated cultural property.
• Wan Kashizuka Kofun, a national historic site.
• Iwakurazuka Kofun, a national historic site.

When to go

• Autumn festival with drum floats in October.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.