Minaminagara

What it is

• A Shinto shrine in Osaka, Japan.
• Dedicated to Emperor Ojin, Ukanomitama, Satahiko, and Omiyanome.
• Kotoshironushi is also enshrined here.
• Formerly known as 'Underwater Hachimangu' and 'Crane Hachimangu'.

What to see

• Site of an old storehouse for military provisions.
• A pine tree that was home to cranes in 1744.

When to go

• Summer festival is on the second Sunday of July.
• Autumn festival includes a release of captive animals.
• Danjiri-bayashi is performed at festivals.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.