【Miyazaki Prefecture Gokase Town Sightseeing spot】Sankasho Shrine

The Sankasho Shrine was built by lowering the shrine of Mt. Mt. Nijo, which is said to be the place of the advent of the Heavenly Son, at the foothills of the mountain.
It was built around the latter half of 900 AD, and the stream structure is made of Japanese cypress, and the architectural style and sculpture are said to be masterpieces of the early modern period.
This Main Shrine is designated as a tangible cultural property of Miyazaki Prefecture.

In addition, there is Thereare the "Stone Carved Gate Guardian God Statue (Two Sides)", which is designated as a tangible cultural property of the prefecture.
At the Annual Grand Festival in autumn, "Ara Odori," which has been designated as an important Intangible folk cultural asset of the country Tradition in the Sakamoto area, is Dedication.

2022 (Reiwa 4) on November 30, 41 "Furyu Odori" from all over Japan, including Gokase's Ara Odori, were registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

In the Precincts and other parks, Chikushi Shakunage and Western Shakunage, as well as Shidarezakura (weeping cherry blossoms) and camellias, are planted.

Best time to visit around mid-April every year, and you can enjoy the flowers until mid-May.

Held in the Sankasho Shrine Spring Festival in April.

God of worship: Izanagi no Mikoto, Traditional Japanese straw raincoat Mikoto, Saruta Hikono Mikoto, Fujiwara no Michishinko