Shichishosha
七所社
Ancient Shinto shrine in Nagoya, home to a sacred rock and unique annual festival.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine founded around 884.
- Candidate for the 'Mita Shrine' in Engishiki Jinmyocho.
- Repaired in 1425 by Yoshida Morishige.
What to see
- An old mound is on the grounds.
- A sitting rock where Yamato Takeru sat.
- A shinkyo (sacred mirror) with an 884 inscription.
When to go
- Kineko-sa Festival is on January 17th of the lunar calendar.
- Festival is one of the Owari Three Great Strange Festivals.
- Festival is a Nagoya City Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県名古屋市中村区岩塚町字上小路7番地 Open in Google Maps
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