Shiide Itsukushima Shrine

What it is

• Originally the tutelary deity of Shiide Village.
• Merged with Itsukushima Shrine in Kamikosawa in 1911.
• Known as Benzaiten-sha during the Edo period.
• Famous for the Shiide Oni no Mai dance.

What to see

• Shrine building painted in vivid vermilion.
• Colorful images of elephants, tigers, lions, and rabbits.
• Jizoji Temple is adjacent to the shrine.

When to go

• Oni no Mai festival held annually on August 16th.
• Festival has been held since the Edo period.

Getting there

• 3-minute walk from Koya-Shita Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.