Taka Tenjinja
高天神社
A historic shrine on a mountaintop, dedicated to deities and a scholar, with a unique annual festival.
What it is
- A shrine in Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
- Dedicated to Takamimusubi no Mikoto and Ame-no-Oshihomimi no Mikoto.
- Also enshrines the scholar Sugawara no Michizane.
- Founded to protect the nearby Takatenjin Castle.
What to see
- Located near the summit of Mount Takatenjin.
- Shrine buildings, including one for festival deity transfers.
When to go
- Annual festival held in March, exact date varies.
- Festival commemorates Ninigi-no-Mikoto's appearance.
- Festival often includes a gunnery demonstration.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
静岡県掛川市上土方嶺向2650 Open in Google Maps
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