Oyada Shrine

What it is

• Shrine founded during the reign of Emperor Kōrei.
• Dedicated to Takehaya Susanoo no Mikoto and Amawakahiko no Mikoto.

What to see

• Main hall, rebuilt in 1672, is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Worship hall, rebuilt in 1671, is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Two-story gate, rebuilt in 1723.
• Maple valley with about 3000 wild Japanese maple trees.
• Some maple trees are over 1000 years old.
• Maple tree forest is a National Natural Monument.

When to go

• Maple valley is one of Hida-Mino Autumn Leaves Thirty-Three Selections.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.