Yoshimizu Shrine

What it is

• Founded by En no Gyōja as a monk's lodging.
• Became a shrine in 1875.
• Dedicated to Emperor Go-Daigo and others.
• A World Heritage site in the Kii Mountain Range.

What to see

• The main hall was originally a Goma-do hall.
• The Shoin is Japan's oldest and a cultural property.
• The garden is a nationally designated scenic spot.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.