Shirahige Shrine (Tochigi Prefecture)

What it is

• A shrine in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture.
• It enshrines the deity Sarutahiko-no-mikoto.

What to see

• Shirasawa South Carved Float, made 1816-1820.
• South Float features lions on the onigawara.
• South Float has large peonies on the gegyo.
• Shirasawa Ko-bu Carved Float, made around 1833.
• Ko-bu Float has lions on the onigawara and gegyo.
• Ko-bu Float has dragon carvings on front pillars.

When to go

• Shirasawa Bonten Festival is held on November 23rd.
• Festival involves dedicating 'Bonten' to the shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.