Sugihokowake no Mikoto Shrine

What it is

• A Shikinaisha shrine dedicated to Sugihokowake no Mikoto.
• Isonotakeru no Mikoto and Sukunahikona no Mikoto are also enshrined.
• Rebuilt in the Wado era (708-715) and again in 1193.
• Main hall was rebuilt in 1819.

What to see

• A large camphor tree, over 1,000 years old.
• The camphor tree is a national natural monument since 1936.

When to go

• Sake Dome Festival is held on December 17th.
• Sake Hiraki Festival is held on December 24th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.