Sumetaruho Yoshida-ōkamigū

What it is

• A shrine in Nagano City, also known as Yoshida Shrine.
• Its name appeared in the 927 Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Moved to its current location during the Keicho era.
• Named Sumetaruho Yoshida-ōkamigū in 1819.

What to see

• 100 shrines within its precincts.
• A sacred ginkgo tree at the old shrine site.
• The ginkgo tree is 900 years old and 32m tall.
• The ginkgo tree is a Nagano City Natural Monument.

Getting there

• A 3-minute walk from Kirihara Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.