Tazewaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Akita Prefecture, dedicated to the kami of Mount Tazewaki. The shrine complex features traditional Japanese architecture, including a hondo (main hall) and a torii gate. Visitors can enjoy the scenic views of Mount Tazewaki and the surrounding area from the shrine grounds.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 39.2905238, 140.5937426
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine, remove your shoes before entering the main hall and use the provided slippers. This is a common practice at many Shinto shrines in Japan.
Cultural notes
Tazewaki Shrine is associated with the mountain deity Tazewaki-no-kami, who is believed to protect travelers and farmers. The shrine also hosts an annual autumn festival (koyo matsuri) to celebrate the changing of the leaves on Mount Tazewaki.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in 1908 after being destroyed by fire in 1874 during the Meiji period's modernization efforts.