The Great Virtue Shrine, located in Akita Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami of good fortune and prosperity. The shrine is situated on the banks of the Agi River and features a unique blend of traditional and modern architecture. Its primary enshrined deity is Ōyamato no Okami, the god of good fortune, agriculture, and fertility.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ōyamato no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Ōyamato no Okami, Agematsu no Kami
- Coordinates
- 39.5855937, 140.5854257
Visitor tip
To avoid getting lost, use the shrine's map provided by the shrine staff to navigate the temple grounds. The best time to visit is early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the sun casts a warm glow over the river.
Cultural notes
Ōyamato no Okami, the primary enshrined deity of the Great Virtue Shrine, is associated with the region's rice harvests and agricultural prosperity. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May to celebrate the arrival of spring and the god's blessings for a bountiful harvest.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1869 during the Meiji period, after the abolition of the feudal system and the establishment of the modern Japanese state.