Sakunado Shrine

What it is

• A Shikinaisha (Myojin Taisha) shrine.
• Founded in 669 by Nakatomi no Kane.
• Enshrines four deities called Haraedo Okami.
• Relocated in 1964 due to Amagase Dam construction.

What to see

• The shrine's crest is the Kokoro Sakura Juroku Kiku.
• Main buildings: Honden, Heiden, Haiden, and Shamusho.
• Main building is a designated cultural property.
• Itae Chakushoku Musha Kiba Zo is a designated cultural property.
• Otabisho is 500 meters south of the main shrine.

When to go

• Annual festival is held on April 16th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.