Ota Shrine

What it is

• A village shrine in Kuki City, Saitama Prefecture.
• Formerly named Raiden Chisato Shrine.
• Name changed to Ota Shrine in 1907.
• Several shrines merged into it in 1907.

What to see

• Main hall, shrine office, and torii gate.
• Purification trough for visitors.
• Sub-shrines: Asama, Hakusan, Aotaki, Inari.

When to go

• Festival held annually on July 25th.
• Kukuki Lion Dance performed at the festival.
• Amazake Festival associated with Hakusan Shrine.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Kuki Station West Exit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.