Located in Akita Prefecture, Eight-Horned Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto and his brother, Amaterasu-Ōmikami. The shrine is known for its unique architecture, which features a vermilion gate and an eight-tiered pagoda. Its history dates back to 1604, when it was rebuilt after being destroyed by a flood.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu-Ōmikami
- Coordinates
- 40.1267757, 140.3461006
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine's famous 'festival of fire,' try visiting during the annual Omatsuri festival in August, where torches are lit to symbolize the purification of the shrine.
Cultural notes
As one of the oldest shrines in Akita Prefecture, Eight-Horned Shrine is deeply rooted in local Shinto traditions. The shrine's eight-tiered pagoda is said to represent the eight virtues of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, while its vermilion gate symbolizes the power of fire and purification.
Historical note
Rebuilt in 1604.