Tanakurahiko Shrine

What it is

• A historic shrine in Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture.
• Ranked as a grand shrine in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.
• Called Tenmangu during the Edo period.
• Promoted to Jugoinojo on January 27, 859.

What to see

• The main hall, a Kyoto Prefecture Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
• The main hall was built during the Momoyama period.
• The Zuiki Mikoshi, a Kyotanabe City Intangible Cultural Property.

When to go

• Health and Sports Day in October for the Zuiki Mikoshi parade.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Kyotanabe Station.
• 15-minute walk from Shin-Tanabe Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.