Located in the scenic town of Aomori on Hokkaido's main island, Middle Snowy Mountain Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the kami, Kumakawa-kami, and enshrined deities of local agriculture. The shrine is situated at the foot of Mount Iwaki and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
- Denomination
- shinto
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 42.9993807, 141.3137961
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's natural beauty, visit early in the morning to catch the sunrise over Mount Iwaki.
Cultural notes
Middle Snowy Mountain Shrine is connected to local folklore as an important site for rituals and ceremonies related to agriculture and harvests. During the annual Autumn Leaves Festival (Koyo), visitors can enjoy stunning views of the changing foliage while paying respects to the enshrined deities.
Historical note
The shrine was originally established in 1604 as a temple during the Edo period, but it was later rebuilt in 1909 as a Shinto shrine.