Mizukami Funayama Shrine

What it is

• A shrine founded by inviting a deity from Suwa Taisha.
• Renamed Mizukami Funayama Shrine in 1835.

What to see

• The main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Main hall built in 1789, has numerous carvings.
• Carvings by Shimiya Chozaemon are on the main hall.
• 'Iimori-onna no Kentourou' is a city cultural property.
• Lantern dedicated by 52 iimori-onna and innkeepers.
• Names of 52 iimori-onna are carved on the lantern's base.

When to go

• Onbashira Festival is held every seven years.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.