Arei Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto and other deities.
• Received protection from the Takeda clan.
• Moved to Shiojiri-juku in the early Edo period.

What to see

• Front shrine in Shiojiri-cho, inner shrine in Myojindaira.
• Main hall is a three-bay nagare-zukuri style.
• Unique doorway to worship the inner shrine.
• Many carvings from the mid-Edo period.

When to go

• Ioto Festival is held on May 1st.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.