Yuge Shrine
弓削神社
Yuge Shrine is a historic Kumamoto shrine dedicated to Empress Koken, rebuilt after a 1912 fire.
What it is
- A shrine in Kumamoto City.
- Also known as Houou-san or Yuge Jingu.
- Dedicated to Empress Koken, locally called Ofujihime.
- Rebuilt in 1913 after a fire.
What to see
- A wooden statue of a seated goddess.
- A large ginkgo tree beside the approach.
- The ginkgo tree has a 4.5 meter trunk circumference.
When to go
- Main festival is held on October 17.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
熊本県熊本市北区龍田町弓削489 Open in Google Maps
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