Toyohara Kitajima Shrine
豊原北島神社
A historic shrine founded in 634, featuring rebuilt halls and National Important Cultural Properties including ancient samurai armor.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine established in 634 for sun worship at Himachi Mountain.
- Dedicated to Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, and the deity Hime-no-Okami.
- Formerly classified as a district shrine located adjacent to Yokeiji Temple.
- The worship and offering halls were rebuilt in 2006 following a fire.
What to see
- The main hall which was rebuilt in 1919.
- National Important Cultural Property armor donated by Sasaki Moritsuna.
- Ancient horse equipment designated as prefectural cultural properties.
- Rebuilt worship and offering halls on the historic temple grounds.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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