Shisho Shrine

What it is

• Founded in 708, one of the oldest shrines in the region.
• Dedicated to four deities, guardians of hot springs and water.
• An oracle received here led to the opening of Mandarayu hot spring.

What to see

• Main hall and worship hall are tangible cultural properties.
• Enmeisui, a famous spring water, flows behind the main hall.
• Located next to Goshono-yu, a public onsen bathhouse.

When to go

• Kinosaki Danjiri Festival is held in October.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Kinosaki Onsen Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.