Yagawa Shrine
矢川神社
Yagawa Shrine: a historic site in Koka with ancient structures and deity statues.
What it is
- Shrine founded during the Tenpyo era.
- Dedicated to Onamuchi no Mikoto and Yagawaehime no Mikoto.
- Served as a gathering place for the Koka-gun Chuso.
- Shrine grounds are a National Historic Site.
What to see
- Romon gate built in 1482.
- Honden main hall rebuilt in 1755.
- Stone arched bridge built in 1671.
- Bridge is the oldest and largest in Koka.
- Wooden male and female deity statues from the Heian period.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県甲賀市甲南町森尻70 Open in Google Maps
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