Yanahime Shrine
矢奈比売神社
Ancient shrine with a unique dog deity, significant for its history and vibrant festival.
What it is
- Known as Mitsuke Tenjin, founded in 993.
- Dedicated to Yanahime Okami and Sugawara Okami.
- Received land donation from Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603.
- Served as the guardian shrine of Mitsuke-juku.
What to see
- Reiken Shrine enshrines the spirit dog Shippei Taro.
- Shippei, Iwata City's PR character, is based on Shippei Taro.
When to go
- Mitsuke Tenjin Hadaka Matsuri is a nationally recognized festival.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
静岡県磐田市見付1114-2 Open in Google Maps
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