Sōma Nakamura Shrine

What it is

• A shrine in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture.
• Also known as Myoken Nakamura Shrine.
• Dedicated to Amenominakanushi-no-kami.
• Founded in 1611.

What to see

• The current shrine building, built in 1643.
• Shrine building is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Main hall, offering hall, and worship hall.
• A stainless steel torii gate donated in 2021.

When to go

• Soma Nomaoi departure ceremony is held here.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.