Hie Shrine
日枝神社
Hie Shrine was established in 1335 near Toyama Castle and hosts the Sanno Festival in June, which attracts 200,000 visitors to the approach streets lined with food stalls.
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.
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