Tamura Shrine

What it is

• Originates from Chinju-zan Taihei-ji Temple.
• Founded by Sakanoue Tamuramaro.
• Renamed Tamura Shrine in the Meiji period.

What to see

• Zushi built in the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
• Main hall built in the early Edo period.
• Zushi is a prefectural cultural property.
• Main hall is a city cultural property.
• Several ema are cultural properties.

When to go

• Matsuo Basho and Sora visited on April 29, 1689.
• Asaka Konsai visited on October 23, 1836.
• The Yamanaka Festival is held here.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.