Yatsushiro-gū

What it is

• A Shinto shrine in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
• Dedicated to Imperial Prince Kaneyoshi and Imperial Prince Narinaga.
• One of the Kenmu Restoration Fifteen Shrines.
• Established by order of the Grand Council of State in 1880.

What to see

• Built on the site of Matsue Castle (Yatsushiro Castle).

When to go

• Annual festival is held on August 3rd.

Getting there

• Accessible by bus from JR Kyushu Yatsushiro Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.