Rokko Yahata Shrine

What it is

• A former Prefectural Shrine in Kobe City.
• Dedicated to Yahata-no-Okami, Amaterasu-Omikami, and Kasuga-no-Okami.
• Designated a Kobe City Tangible Cultural Property in 2016.

What to see

• Main hall is Kasuga-zukuri style with cypress bark roofing.
• Main hall was moved from Kasuga Taisha in 1786.
• It is the westernmost 'Kasuga-utsushi' old shrine building.
• It is the only such example in Hyogo Prefecture.

When to go

• Yakujinsai festival is held annually on January 18th and 19th.

Getting there

• 1-minute walk from Hankyu Rokko Station.
• 10-minute walk from JR Rokkomichi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.