Established in 1557, Shinto Shrine for the First Position of Standing Firm Rice God in Akita Prefecture is a revered temple dedicated to the god of rice and prosperity. The shrine's architecture reflects the Heian period style, with a distinctive five-story pagoda and two wooden gates. Visitors can participate in the annual Rice Festival, held on April 27th, to pray for a bountiful harvest.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shinboku no Kamihime
- Kami enshrined
- First Position of Standing Firm Rice God, Rice Goddess, Shinboku no Kamihime
- Coordinates
- 39.716883, 140.1153992
Visitor tip
Visitors should not forget to purchase a small bag of rice at the shrine's store and bring it back home as an offering to the god, believed to ensure good fortune and prosperity.
Cultural notes
The shrine is also associated with the Taira clan, a powerful family in Japanese history. During the Edo period, the shrine was rebuilt in its current form, and a large stone lantern was erected in front of the main hall. In addition, the shrine is believed to be the guardian of the Akita region's agriculture.
Historical note
It was re-established in 1604.