Yuza Shrine

What it is

• A shrine in Hijiori Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture.
• Also known as Yuzajinja and Yakushi Shrine.
• Founded in 1390, originally a Buddhist temple.
• Enshrines Yakushi Nyorai and Sukunahikona no Mikoto.

What to see

• The shrine is next to the Kami-no-yu public bath.
• An Akibasan stone monument stands at the entrance.
• The monument was inscribed by Nanzan Osho.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.