Sannōgū-Hiyoshi Shrine

What it is

• A guardian shrine for the Miyazu region founded during the Heian period.
• Enshrines the deities Onamuchi-no-kami and Oyamakui-no-kami.
• The current main hall dates back to a 1688 reconstruction.
• Recognized as a constituent property of a Japan Heritage site.

What to see

• The main hall which is a designated Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Property.
• A 400-year-old cherry tree known as Ganko-zakura.
• The Sokutei-ato Garden, a city-designated scenic spot.
• Historic grounds that served as the spiritual center for the local region.

When to go

• May 15th for the annual Sanno Festival.
• The second Monday of October to witness the baby sumo ritual.

Getting there

• An 18-minute walk from Miyazu Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.