Taga Shrine

What it is

• Ancient shrine in Nogata City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
• Dedicated to deities Izanagi-no-Okami and Izanami-no-Okami.
• Existed during the Heian period.
• Formerly known as Hiwakamiya and Myoken Daimyojin.

What to see

• Shinko Gyoji, a Fukuoka Prefectural cultural property.
• Ojukuju, a Fukuoka Prefectural cultural property.

When to go

• Associated with the Nogata Yamakasa festival.
• Hiwaka Dance is transmitted here.

Getting there

• 1.3 km from Nogata Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.