Andamatsumaya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to the god Andamatsu, who is said to have been born on Mount Echizen and is revered as the patron deity of fishing villages and those involved in salt production. The shrine's architecture is characteristic of the traditional Japanese style, with a wooden torii gate and a large haiden (main hall) built in the 17th century.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Andamatsu, Andamatsuhime
- Coordinates
- 37.872652, 139.091967
Visitor tip
Visitors can purchase traditional Niigata salt at the shrine's gift shop, and then take a short walk to the nearby coastal area to see the shrine's torii gate standing on the beach.
Cultural notes
Andamatsu is often depicted as a fisherman or a boatman, reflecting his association with the sea. The shrine holds an annual festival in May, which features traditional dances and music performed by local groups, and also offers prayers for good fishing luck and successful salt production.
Historical note
The shrine was established in 1606 as a branch of the Asamaya Shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, which is dedicated to Andamatsu's sister deity, Andamatsuhime.