Keta Wakamiya Shrine, Shinto shrine in Hida, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Keta Wakamiya Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary in Hida City, surrounded by tall cedar trees and mountains. The grounds feature a simple layout with traditional wooden structures, a large torii gate, and quiet paths that wind between ancient trees.
The sanctuary was built during the Heian period and has evolved over centuries into a major site for local prayers and traditions. Its continuing importance is underscored by community upkeep and its central role in the annual Furukawa Festival celebrations.
The shrine's annual autumn festival is the Furukawa Festival, counted among Japan's three great naked festivals and designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. On the festival day, the Okoshi-daiko drum is dedicated here. The shrine is commonly called Sugimoto-sama.
The shrine sits about 13 minutes on foot from Hida-Furukawa Station and lies on a gentle hill, making the walk manageable but requiring sturdy footwear. In winter, snow and ice can make paths slippery, so warm clothing and shoes with good grip are important.
The shrine is not an actual filming location: director Makoto Shinkai's 2016 film Your Name. has a scene where Taki visits a shrine modelled on this one, so the site appears on screen only as an animated likeness. The shrine is commonly called Sugimoto-sama.
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