Takemimakuri Shrine

What it is

• Also known as Suibun Jinja.
• First established in 92 BC.
• Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho compiled in 927 AD.
• Enshrines several kami, including Amenominakanushi-no-kami.

What to see

• Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Main hall has unique Mikumari-zukuri architectural style.
• Large torii gate built in 1690.
• Torii gate is one of Japan's largest stone torii gates.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.