Sakashita Shrine

What it is

• A local shrine in Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture.
• Dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami and Hachiman-jin.
• Formed in 1960 by merging two shrines.

What to see

• Stone lanterns built around 1848-1853.
• Subordinate shrines like Kotohira Shrine.

When to go

• Dondo-yaki festival in mid-January.
• Sakashita Spring Festival in April.
• Gion Festival in July.
• Chinowa-kuguri ritual in August.

Getting there

• 1-minute walk from Meitetsu Bus stop Sakashita Shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.