Located in Niigata Prefecture, the Twelve Shrines Shrine is a Shinto temple complex dedicated to twelve kami, deities associated with agriculture, fertility, and protection. The shrine's architecture reflects its Edo period construction, with traditional thatched-roof buildings and ornate wooden gates.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inazuma-tsuchi-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Inazuma-tsuchi-no-kami, Hinohara-tsuchi-no-kami, Kokuryu-tsuchi-no-kami, Meizan-nushi-no-kami, Gishiki-musha-no-kami, Shigisan-no-kami, Saka-no-hayahime, Tsukiyomi-no-kami, Hakamizu-no-kami, Kokoro-no-tsuchi-no-kami, Ryuzen-no-tsuchi-no-kami, Yatsuhayabino-kami
- Coordinates
- 37.0407878, 138.6780252
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's main hall during the autumn harvest festival, where you can participate in traditional rituals and offerings for a bountiful crop.
Cultural notes
This shrine is closely tied to the mythology of rice cultivation and the god Inazuma-tsuchi-no-kami, a kami associated with fertility and prosperity. During the New Year's (Oshogatsu) festival, visitors can participate in rituals to purify their minds and ensure a good harvest.
Historical note
The Twelve Shrines Shrine was built in the late Edo period (1868-1871) to honor the twelve gods of agriculture and fertility.