Stacked stone walls and a thatched roof make up the simple yet striking architecture of栄田荒神 Shrine in Tottori Prefecture. Dedicated to the wilderness kami Aragami, this shrine is nestled at the foot of Mount Dassan in the scenic Odaigahara region. Visitors can hike through the forest to reach the shrine and explore the surrounding natural beauty.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Aragami
- Kami enshrined
- Aragami
- Coordinates
- 35.5158189, 133.5906895
Visitor tip
To fully experience the tranquility of栄田荒神 Shrine, plan your visit for early morning or late afternoon when the forest is at its most serene.
Cultural notes
As a wilderness shrine,栄田荒神 Shrine honors Aragami, the kami of mountains and forests. The shrine's location in Odaigahara Forest reflects this focus on nature and the wild.
Historical note
The shrine was built during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) and is one of the oldest temples in the Tottori area.