located on the shores of Lake Tazawa, the shrine is dedicated to the god of the mountain and fertility. Its architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a wooden torii gate and a rectangular main hall. The shrine's primary deity is Yamabiko-no-Okami, a kami associated with mountains, forests, and the spirits of nature.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yamabiko-no-Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Yamabiko-no-Okami, Matsushinoki
- Coordinates
- 39.5755245, 140.5634619
Visitor tip
visit during cherry blossom season (March-April) for stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Cultural notes
the shrine is involved with the annual Tazawako festival, which celebrates the harvest and fertility of the region. it is also said to be inhabited by the yamabiko-no-oki, a powerful yurei (ghost) believed to appear as an old woman.
Historical note
Founded in 1867 as part of the Meiji Restoration, it was relocated to its current site from a nearby location.