Tsuki Shrine

What it is

• A Shikinaisha shrine, also known as Tsuki-no-miya.
• Dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, Toyouke-hime-no-mikoto, and Susanoo-no-mikoto.
• Current shrine building was constructed in 1858.

What to see

• Rabbit statues instead of traditional komainu guardians.
• Main hall and worship hall integrated in Gongen-zukuri style.
• Former main hall now used as the Inari Shrine.
• Precincts contain a forest of zelkova and hackberry trees.
• Forest is a Saitama City Natural Monument.
• Inari Shrine's former main hall is a Saitama City Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.