Kamo-Ōkami-miko-kami-nushi-tama Shrine

What it is

• Ancient Shinto shrine, founded by 850 AD.
• Dedicated to Wakeikazuchi-no-kami and other deities.
• Identified with the Shikinaisha 'Kamo-Ōkami-miko-kami-nushi Shrine'.

What to see

• Main hall (Honden) is a city cultural property.
• 336 scrolls of Daibanya-haramita-kyō are a prefectural cultural property.
• Several auxiliary shrines are on the grounds.

When to go

• Gion Matsuri festival is held July 24-26.
• Reitaisai festival is held November 14-15.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Haguro Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.