Suzume Shrine
雀神社
Suzume Shrine is a historic shrine with important cultural properties, worth visiting for its architecture and sacred tree.
What it is
- Founded during Emperor Sujin's reign or in 859-877.
- Enshrines Oonamuchi-no-mikoto, Sukunahikona-no-mikoto, and Kotoshironushi-no-mikoto.
- Received reverence from successive Koga Kubo families.
- Designated a local shrine in 1872.
What to see
- Current main hall built in 1605 by Matsudaira Yasunaga.
- Shrine buildings are designated cultural properties of Koga City.
- Sacred zelkova tree called Meoto Keyaki.
- Akado Shinden Lion Dance is a designated cultural property.
- Lion dance lion heads are designated tangible folk cultural properties.
When to go
- Annual festivals include New Year, Setsubun, Spring, Summer, and Autumn.
Getting there
- About a 19-minute walk from Koga Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
茨城県古河市宮前町4番地52 Open in Google Maps
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