Washinomiya Shrine
鷲宮神社
Visit Japan's oldest grand shrine in Kanto, home to ancient deities and cultural treasures.
What it is
- Oldest grand shrine in the Kanto region.
- Enshrines Ame-no-hohi-no-mikoto and other deities.
- Formerly known as Washinomiya Daimyojin.
- Received offerings from Hojo Tokiyori in 1251.
What to see
- A tachi sword, a national important cultural property.
- Washinomiya Saibara Kagura, an intangible folk cultural property.
- Eight designated cultural properties.
When to go
- See the Kagura performance seven times a year.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
埼玉県久喜市鷲宮1-6-1 Open in Google Maps
この施設の関係者の方へ
このページは公開情報をもとに Japan Gems が作成し、訪日外国人向けに英語で掲載しています。 写真や情報の追加・修正を承っています。お店の写真に差し替えることもできます。
このページの情報を更新する
