Shirahige Shrine
白鬚神社
Shirahige Shrine: ancient guardian shrine built by Korean settlers, with a unique statue and zelkova tree.
What it is
- Founded in the Nara period by Korean settlers.
- Dedicated to Sarutahiko no Mikoto and Takenouchi no Sukune no Mikoto.
- Served as the general guardian of seven villages until the Meiji era.
What to see
- A new torii gate, built in 2019.
- The main hall and cultural property storage.
- An Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva statue.
- Eight shrine tags dating from 1574 to 1727.
- A zelkova tree designated as a natural monument.
When to go
- Cultural property storage is open January 1st to 3rd.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県鶴ヶ島市脚折町6-10-20 Open in Google Maps
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