Ushihiko Shrine
宇志比古神社
A historic shrine in Naruto featuring the oldest main hall in Tokushima Prefecture, designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ushihiko-no-mikoto, Emperor Ojin, Emperor Nintoku, and Empress Jingu.
- The original founding date of this historic site is unknown.
- Formerly known as Hachimangu during the Edo period before adopting its current name.
- The original buildings were burned by Chosokabe Motochika during the Tensho era.
What to see
- The main hall is the oldest existing shrine building in Tokushima Prefecture.
- A designated National Important Cultural Property representing regional architectural history.
Getting there
- The shrine is a ten minute walk from Awa-Otani Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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