Senbei Shrine

What it is

• Shrine founded in 980.
• Dedicated to Sugawara Michizane.
• Designated tangible cultural property of Fukui Prefecture.

What to see

• Current shrine building relocated in 1960.
• Building originally built in 1811 as Gokoku-den.
• Architectural style is Gongen-zukuri.
• Main hall and worship hall are Irimoya-zukuri style.
• Worship hall has Chidori-hafu and Kara-hafu gables.
• Shrine grounds include Ebisu Shrine and Inari Shrine.

When to go

• Senbei-yaki event is held annually on November 20.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.