Sumiyoshi Shrine

What it is

• A Shinto shrine dedicated to Empress Jingu and three maritime deities.
• The site was established prior to a major earthquake in the year 734.
• The current main hall was reconstructed in 1567.
• The structure is a registered cultural property of Kyoto Prefecture and Nantan City.

What to see

• The main hall which is now integrated with a protective covering structure.
• A large zelkova tree selected as one of Kyoto's top 200 nature sites.
• Sub-shrines dedicated to Inari, Hachiman, and Ohara located on the grounds.
• An external site featuring a significant rock and the ancient zelkova tree.

Getting there

• The shrine is a ten minute drive from JR Yagi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.