Shiawasenomiya

What it is

• A shrine in Taki-cho, Mie Prefecture.
• Dedicated to the Earth Mother Goddess.
• Founded on April 1, 1963.
• Named by the monk Jikai Kobayashi.

What to see

• The divine object is a Jomon period stone rod.
• The stone rod is 29 cm long and 14 cm wide.
• The stone rod was excavated from the Myra ruins.
• A main hall at the back of the grounds.
• A dance hall and a shrine office.

When to go

• Spring Grand Festival is on the first Sunday of April.
• Autumn Grand Festival is on November 3rd.

Getting there

• Grounds are along the JR Sangu Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.