Shimada Shrine (Fukuchiyama)

What it is

• Ancient shrine founded before the Heian period.
• Dedicated to Waketakeo, Tokishiroo, and Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto.
• Served as guardian shrine for five villages in the Edo period.
• Main hall built in 1502.

What to see

• Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Observe the three-bay nagare-zukuri style main hall.
• See the distinctive karahafu gable on the main hall.
• Evidence of fire rituals found under the main hall floor.

Getting there

• Take a bus from Fukuchiyama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.