Shiratori Shrine

What it is

• A village shrine dedicated to the primary deity Yamato Takeru.
• Emperor Chuai and Emperor Ojin are also enshrined at this location.
• The monk Gyoki reportedly founded the site between 729 and 749.
• Current structures date back to reconstruction efforts in 1722 and 1900.

What to see

• The shrine crest featuring a circle with two horizontal lines.
• Three smaller sub-shrines named Hiyoshi, Nogami, and Inari on the grounds.
• Main buildings rebuilt in the eighteenth century after original structures were destroyed.

When to go

• The annual festival takes place every year on May 13th.
• A year-long ritual where a chosen person enshrines a divided spirit at home.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.