Kuzu-hachimangū

Overview

Kuzu-hachimangū is a Shinto shrine in Gero, Gifu Prefecture. It is regarded as the general guardian shrine of southern Hida and the second shrine of Hida Province (accounts vary), and its former shrine rank was prefectural shrine. Its main hall and worship hall, rebuilt in the Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods, are national Important Cultural Properties, and the paired cedar in its precincts is a national Natural Monument.

Highlights

• ●A main hall and worship hall rebuilt in the Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods
• ●National Important Cultural Properties including the sangensha nagare-zukuri main hall
• ●The paired cedar in the precincts, a national Natural Monument
• ●A distinguished standing as guardian shrine of southern Hida and second shrine of Hida Province

History

Kuzu-hachimangū stands in Gero, Gifu Prefecture, and has been regarded as the general guardian shrine of southern Hida and the second shrine of Hida Province, though accounts vary. Its former shrine rank was prefectural shrine. The main hall is built in the sangensha nagare-zukuri style and, together with the worship hall, was rebuilt between the Muromachi and Azuchi-Momoyama periods; both are designated national Important Cultural Properties. A paired cedar, a national Natural Monument, stands within the precincts.

Map

35.8875, 137.2124 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Pay respects at the worship hall
2. 2View the main hall in the sangensha nagare-zukuri style
3. 3Look upon the paired cedar, a national Natural Monument
4. 4Stop by tourist facilities or the surrounding town

Did you know?

💡 The paired cedar in the precincts is designated a national Natural Monument.

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