Shiiba Itsukushima Shrine

What it is

• A historic shrine founded in 1204 by the samurai Nasu Daihachiro Munehisa.
• Dedicated to the deities Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto and Susanoo-no-mikoto.
• Located on a hill in the Shimofukura settlement of Shiiba Village.
• Renamed in 1871 after previously being known as Itsukushima Daimyojin.

What to see

• The main shrine buildings situated near the historic Tsurutomi Yashima residence.
• A hillside setting overlooking the local settlement and surrounding landscape.

When to go

• Visit in November for the annual Shiiba Heike Festival.
• The festival commemorates the 1185 Battle of Dan-no-ura.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.