Susanoo Shrine
素盞嗚神社
Ancient Susanoo Shrine in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, offers historical architecture and a lively summer festival.
What it is
- Shikinaisha shrine founded around the 7th century.
- Dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
- Claims to be the Ichinomiya of Bingo Province.
- Associated with Gion faith and Gion Festival.
What to see
- Main hall with Irimoya-zukuri style and cypress bark roofing.
- Two castle gates relocated from Sagata Castle.
- One castle gate is among the oldest of its kind.
- Shrine grounds believed to be Kotan Shorai's residence site.
When to go
- Gion Festival is held in July.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
広島県福山市新市町大字戸手1-1 Open in Google Maps
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