HIE JINJA.

Hie Shrine (Hie Jinja), also known as Sannō-sama, is a historic Shinto shrine. Established in 1141, it is dedicated to the deity Sannō Gongen (Oyamakui no Kami), revered as the protector of mountains and a guardian of the region.
Hie Shrine is renowned for hosting the annual Takayama Spring Festival on April 14–15. This event features ornate floats (yatai) adorned with mechanical dolls (karakuri ningyō), paraded through the streets in a vibrant celebration of spring.
A prominent feature of the shrine is a majestic cedar tree over 1,000 years old, standing as a natural monument and symbolizing the shrine's deep-rooted history.

Post by SANIA THE TRAVELLER. | Aug 4, 2025