Yorimasa Shrine
頼政神社
Yorimasa Shrine honors a samurai, offering a glimpse into local history and cultural artifacts.
What it is
- Dedicated to the samurai Minamoto no Yorimasa.
- One theory: founded in 1677 by Doi Toshimasa.
- Another theory: established in 1696 by Matsudaira Nobuteru.
- Relocated in 1912 due to river improvement work.
What to see
- Main hall stands on the Kannonji Kuruwa earthwork.
- Hachiman Shrine, Suijinsha, and Otori Shrine are auxiliary shrines.
- Excavated artifacts from Tatsuzaki Kofun are cultural properties.
- A chozubachi and two stone lanterns are cultural properties.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from Koga Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
茨城県古河市錦町9-5 Open in Google Maps
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