Oohama Inari Shrine

What it is

• An Inari shrine founded in 1509.
• Founded by Matsudaira Nobutada.
• Dedicated to Uke Mochi no Kami and Okuninushi no Mikoto.

What to see

• The main hall, built in 1632.
• Nakanokiriguruma float with karashishi and kenryu carvings.
• Nakanokiriguruma features a karakuri doll performance.
• Urashimaguruma float with Urashima and Otohime dolls.

When to go

• Oohama Nakaku Festival: second Sunday of October.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Hekinan Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.