Hie Shrine
日枝神社
Shrine established in 1335 near Toyama Castle, host of the June Sanno Festival, which draws 200,000 visitors to approach streets lined with food stalls.
〒 930-0064How to get there
上本町3 min walk from the station
The Hie Shrine was established in 1335, and is situated just north of the outer moat of historic Toyama Castle, nestled between the old samurai district and the former temple quarter. It is located west of the historic Buddhist temple area. The Sanno festival, held in June, draws in a large crowd of 200,000 visitors to this popular shrine, as the approach streets are lined with food stalls.
What's on here
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 2027 | ||
| 31 May – 2 Jun 2027 | Sanno Festival | |
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