Sorahiko Shrine

Founded in the first year of Emperor Keitai’s reign (507AD),
Sorahiko Shrine is also known for its beautiful avenue of cherry trees—
yaezakura and Somei Yoshino—that bloom in spring.
Several giant cedar trees with trunks over five to six meters in girth
stand within the grounds, filling the air with a quiet, sacred presence.
It is a sanctuary of the village, watching over this land since ancient times.

• Sorahiko Shrine | Shrine Tour Japan provides details such as the history of its founding and the enshrined deities (Sorahiko no Mikoto and Sorahime no Mikoto).
  https://jinjamegurijapan.jp/4404/
• Shobara Tourism Guide | Sorahiko Shrine Shobara City Tourism Official Website. In spring, the cherry blossoms along the approach to the shrine bloom in full bloom.
  https://www.shobara-info.com/spot/237
• Dive! Hiroshima | Beautiful photos showcasing the giant cedar trees and solemn atmosphere within the grounds of Sorahiko Shrine .
  https://dive-hiroshima.com/explore/1348/