Yasaka Shrine
八坂神社
Ancient shrine in Koka City, home to important cultural properties and a spring festival.
What it is
- Shrine founded in 794.
- Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Emperor Shomu, and Emperor Jinmu.
What to see
- Main hall, rebuilt in 1587, is an Important Cultural Property.
- Main hall features nagare-zukuri style with cypress bark roofing.
- Divine statues from the Heian period are a City Cultural Property.
- Gebabashi bridge was donated in 1699.
When to go
- Kawakare Festival is held on May 1st.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
滋賀県甲賀市水口町嶬峨1606 Open in Google Maps
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