Ube Shrine

What it is

• An ancient Shikinai-sha, Ichinomiya of Inaba Province.
• Dedicated to Takenouchi no Sukune no Mikoto, god of longevity.
• Its worship hall appeared on Japanese banknotes.
• The current main hall was rebuilt in 1898.

What to see

• The main hall, rebuilt in 1898.
• Sōriseki stones behind the main hall.
• A circular burial mound, the Ube Shrine Kofun.
• The Kofun dates to the first half of the 5th century.

When to go

• Annual festival on April 21st.
• See the Kirin Shishimai, a cultural property.

Getting there

• Accessible by bus from Tottori Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.