Takeminakatatomi-no-Mikoto Hikokamiwake Shrine

What it is

• A Shikinai-sha (Myojin Taisha) Ronsha shrine.
• Enshrines Takeminakatatomi-no-Mikoto.
• Relocated in 1879 due to Shinto and Buddhism separation.
• Also known as Shiroyama Kensha and Hikokamiwake Shrine.

What to see

• Onbashira pillars are erected within the grounds.
• Various stone monuments stand within the precincts.
• Located in a corner of Shiroyama Park.

When to go

• Onbashira Festival is held in years of the Tiger and Monkey.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.