Located in the town of Kosaka, Niigata Prefecture, Hirosaki Jinsha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of thunder, Susanoo no Mikoto, and his wife, Amaterasu omikami. The shrine's name 'Daytsu-jinsha' literally translates to 'daybreak shrine', symbolizing the dawn of new beginnings.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo no Mikoto, Amaterasu omikami
- Coordinates
- 37.4900134, 138.8191422
Visitor tip
For visitors arriving by train, take the Kosaka Line to Kosaka Station and walk about 3.2 kilometers north on foot to reach the shrine.
Cultural notes
Hirosaki Jinsha is famous for its traditional wooden torii gate, which is said to be over 300 years old. During the Obon festival in August, lanterns are lit around the shrine's grounds to honor the spirits of the deceased.
Historical note
The shrine was originally founded in 1625 as a memorial for the Niigata domain lord, Tokugawa Iyasu.