Shinto shrine located in the heart of Dayuh town in northern Japan, believed to be the main shrine dedicated to the Yamatano Orochi-no-Mikoto, a powerful river spirit and one of the eight major kami of the Sea and Rivers region.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Yamatano Orochi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 42.5015443, 142.1189193
Visitor tip
To experience the local culture, visit the nearby Dayuh town's traditional market (Nabeyu Market) on Sundays during the summer months for fresh seafood and local delicacies.
Cultural notes
This shrine is connected to the mythology of Yamatano Orochi-no-Mikoto, a powerful river spirit that was said to have possessed the legendary eight-headed serpent Yamatano Orochi. The shrine's architecture reflects this mythological connection with its curved roofline resembling a snake's body.