located in the town of Koyo in Tottori Prefecture, Sonomura-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the kami (spirits) of the town's founders and other ancestors. The shrine's architecture reflects a blend of traditional Japanese styles, with a hexagonal torii gate and a main hall featuring a wooden shachihoko (dragon) carved on its facade.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hokuto no Okayami
- Kami enshrined
- Hokuto no Okayami
- Coordinates
- 35.450116, 133.1019105
Visitor tip
For those visiting during cherry blossom season, consider arriving early to beat the crowds and enjoy the blossoms before the shrine's gates open.
Cultural notes
sonomura-jinja Shrine is associated with the mythology of the god Hikoboshi, who is said to have been killed by a jealous wife. The shrine celebrates the annual Hikoboshi Festival in September, which features traditional dances and offerings to honor the spirit.
Historical note
Founded in 1748 during the Edo period.