Tsu Shrine

What it is

• An ancient shrine traditionally founded during the reign of Empress Suiko.
• Considered a Shikinaisha of the Katagata District in former Mino Province.
• Dedicated to the deities Agatasumi no Mikoto and Take-nunakawa-wake no Mikoto.
• Renamed in 1873 after being known as Katagata Tsu Daimyojin during the Edo period.

What to see

• A traditional Shinto shrine complex situated on the west bank of Shima Ohashi Bridge.

Getting there

• Take a Gifu Bus from JR Gifu Station to reach the site.
• The shrine is located near the Sogaya Higashi bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.