Overview
Sunomata Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Sunomata-cho, Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture. A venerable shrine counted among the Shikinaisha, it stands just north of Ogaki Municipal Sunomata Elementary School. It rests quietly at Sunomata, a key point on the Nobi Plain shaped by the region's rivers.
Highlights
- ●The dignity of a venerable old shrine counted among the Shikinaisha
- ●An easy-to-find location just north of Sunomata Elementary School
- ●Historical background tied to the former Anpachi district of Mino Province
- ●A guardian grove alive at Sunomata, a key point on the Nobi Plain
History
Sunomata Shrine is counted among the Shikinaisha, ancient shrines whose names appear in Heian-era records. Belonging to the former Anpachi district of Mino Province, it has long been revered as the guardian shrine of the Sunomata area.
Access
The shrine is located in Sunomata-cho, Ogaki, Gifu Prefecture, just north of Ogaki Municipal Sunomata Elementary School. Sunomata lies on flat lowland where rivers meet. For detailed routes and transport, please check a map or official information.
Best season
Spring and autumn, when the winds sweeping the plain grow gentle, are ideal for a relaxed visit in mild weather. The bright daytime hours make the grounds easy and pleasant to walk.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit the town of Sunomata and pay respects at Sunomata Shrine
- 2Explore the grounds set north of Ogaki Municipal Sunomata Elementary School
- 3Stroll while taking in the plain where the rivers converge
- 4Round off the trip by wandering the historic streets of Sunomata
Did you know?
💡 Sunomata Shrine is one of the Shikinaisha, and a handy landmark is that it stands right to the north of Ogaki Municipal Sunomata Elementary School.
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