Highly revered as the 'Twin Shrines of Sado' in Japanese history, High Shrine at Hirosaki and Lower Shrine at Oga, this shrine was rebuilt from scratch after a devastating earthquake and fire in 1952. Located in Niigata Prefecture, the shrine enshrines the gods of agriculture, fertility and prosperity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kazuchika Okami, Ame no Kiyomi
- Coordinates
- 37.9162861, 139.0730819
Visitor tip
Bring an offering of sake and mochi to show respect for the kami, and consider visiting during the autumn festival (koyo) for stunning fall foliage.
Cultural notes
This shrine is dedicated to the god Susanoo-no-Mikoto, as well as several other regional kami such as Kazuchika Okami and Ame no Kiyomi. The shrine's architecture blends traditional Japanese styles with local influences, reflecting its unique regional heritage.
Historical note
Rebuilt in 1952