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Hida SobaSakurayama Hachimangu Shrine
The origins of the Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine dates back to 313-399 when the Emperor Nintoku told Prince Takefurukuma to force the monster Sukuna into submission. Sukuna was an incredible beast with 2 heads, 4 arms and 4 legs. Before going on this task, the warrior enshrined his father as the God of this shrine and prayed for success.
In 1683 the shrine was enlarged and became the official shrine for the protection of the town. More than 1.5 million people visit here annually. The Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine has permission to keep four of the eleven Autumn Festival Floats on display in the museum for visitors who cannot visit Takayama at the time of the festival. Floats on display rotate 3 times a year.
Close to this Shrine you can also find the Lion Mask Exhibition Hall (see sep tip.)
